If a public institution denies entry on the basis of caste, which constitutional value is directly attacked?

Correct answer: Equal civic dignity

Direct answer: C, equal civic dignity. A public institution is expected to treat people as equal citizens. Denying entry solely because of caste humiliates the affected person, creates exclusion and contradicts the constitutional commitment to equality and dignity. C is the best answer because it identifies the human and constitutional value directly harmed by caste-based exclusion. A is wrong because the situation does not concern spreading or practising a religion. B is wrong because no language issue is described. D is wrong because the central problem is discriminatory access, not the use of property. The example also connects with the Right to Equality and the constitutional rejection of untouchability. Memory cue: caste-based exclusion in a public place means think equality, dignity and equal access—not language or property.