Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Polity and Constitution

Consider the following assertion:

Article 29’s protection of cultural interests is not confined exclusively to minorities, whereas Article 30 specifically protects minorities.

Which one of the following facts most directly supports the assertion?

  1. The Constitution does not define the expression “minority”
  2. Article 29 refers to “any section of the citizens”, while Article 30 refers specifically to religious or linguistic minorities
  3. Minority educational institutions remain subject to general regulatory laws
  4. The State may prescribe academic standards for educational institutions
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