GK Question

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Article 27 prohibits the State from compelling any person to pay taxes for promotion of any particular religion.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 27 states: 'No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes, the proceeds of which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination.' However, fees for religious services or voluntary contributions are not prohibited.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Freedom from religious taxes
Exam Relevance Nuanced question for UPSC and SSC CGL Tier-2