Protection of Minority Interests — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the protection of minority interests in India is/are correct? 1. Article 29 of the Constitution protects the interests of religious minorities only. 2. Article 30 grants both religious and linguistic minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions. 3. The National Commission for Minorities is a constitutional body.

Which of the following Supreme Court judgments held that minority status for the purpose of Article 30 should be determined with reference to the state, not the entire country?

Consider the following statements regarding Article 350A and Article 350B of the Indian Constitution: 1. Article 350A mandates the provision of facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups. 2. Article 350B provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for religious minorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), consider the following statements: 1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 338A. 2. It has the powers of a civil court. 3. It recommends measures for the effective implementation of safeguards for minorities. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a ground for denying admission into an educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds, as per Article 29(2) of the Indian Constitution?