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Question

Consider the following statements about Article 30 (Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions) of the Constitution:

1. Religious and linguistic minorities are provided the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

2. The right is available to citizens as well as non-citizens.

3. It provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

● Statement 1 is correct: Article 30 grants religious or linguistic minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: Fundamental Rights provided under Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30 are only available to citizens and denied to foreigners. ● Statement 3 is incorrect: There is no provision for establishment of a National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions under Article 30. It is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament in 2004.

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