If a school claims equal rules but arranges separate seating based on caste, what will happen?

It will be against Right to Equality

Correct answer: D. A rule is not truly equal merely because the school calls it equal; its actual effect and basis must also be examined. Separating students because of caste treats them differently on an identity-based and unjust ground, so it violates equal respect and the Right to Equality. D is correct. A is wrong because caste-based separation is discrimination, not equality. B is wrong because the situation does not concern a person’s choice or practice of religion. C is wrong because discipline means reasonable arrangements for safety or orderly learning, not segregation based on caste. A useful warning is that hidden discrimination can appear behind neutral-sounding claims such as ‘same rules.’ Ask: Is the rule based on a relevant educational reason, or does it rank people by caste?

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Right to Equality.