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Article __________ of the Constitution, 1973 provided safeguard against taxation for the purpose any particular religion ?

Correct answer: B. 21

  • A. 20
  • B. 21
  • C. 22
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Article 21 protects a person from being compelled to pay a special tax whose proceeds are used for the propagation or maintenance of a religion other than that person's own. Article 20 concerns freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion, not protection against religious taxation.

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