Article 46 of the Constitution of India refers to the promotion of educational and economic interests of
- A.religious minorities.
- B.Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
- C.displaced persons from large irrigation projects.
- D.the economically deprived
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections. Article 46 asks the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections, in particular the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Article 46 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV of the Constitution. Besides promoting their education and livelihood, it asks the State to protect these groups from social injustice and all forms of exploitation. It is one of the Gandhian principles of Part IV. Like other directive principles it cannot be enforced in a court, but it guides laws and schemes such as scholarships and reservation policies.
A is wrong because the rights of religious minorities to run their own schools are in Articles 29 and 30. C is wrong because the Constitution has no article on persons displaced by irrigation projects. D is wrong because Article 46 names the SCs, STs and weaker sections, not just the economically deprived.
Exam tip: Article 46 for SC/ST welfare, Article 45 for early childhood care, Article 48 for cattle and agriculture.
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