Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Article of Indian Constitution)

1. Article 16(2)
2. Article 29(2)
3. Article 30(1)
4. Article 31(1)

List II (Provisions)

1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste
3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them

Codes:

1. A‑2, B‑4, C‑3, D‑1
2. A‑3, B‑1, C‑2, D‑4
3. A‑2, B‑1, C‑3, D‑4
4. A‑3, B‑4, C‑2, D‑1

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Article 16(2) of the Constitution of India prohibits discrimination in public employment on grounds such as religion, race, caste, sex, descent, or place of birth. Article 29(2) ensures that no citizen is denied admission to State-maintained or State-aided educational institutions on grounds of religion, race, caste, or language. Article 30(1) grants minorities based on religion or language the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. Article 31(1), before its repeal as a Fundamental Right, provided that no person shall be deprived of property except by authority of law. Hence, the correct matching is A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.

Answer: (a) A‑2, B‑4, C‑3, D‑1