Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct ?
- A.Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
- B.Only linguistic, ethnic and religious minorities find mention under Article 30
- C.Every religious denomination has unfettered right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes
- D.An educational institution established by a religious minority loses its minority status on receiving financial aid from the Government
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Explanation
The correct answer is A. Article 30(1) says that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 30 is one of the cultural and educational rights in Part III, along with Article 29, which protects any section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture. Article 30(2) adds that the State, in granting aid, shall not discriminate against an institution because it is managed by a religious or linguistic minority. The right can be regulated to keep standards, but it cannot be taken away.
B is wrong: Article 30 names only religious and linguistic minorities; ethnic minorities are not mentioned.
C is wrong: Article 26 gives religious denominations this right, but subject to public order, morality and health, so it is not unfettered.
D is wrong: Article 30(2) protects aided minority institutions; receiving government aid does not end their minority status.
Exam tip: Article 29 protects language, script and culture of any section; Article 30 lets religious and linguistic minorities run their own schools.
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- A.1 and 2 only
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- C.2 and 3 only
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