Q. The provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India relates to the:

[A] Right of any section of the citizens to preserve its distinct language and culture

[B] Right of the Sikh community to carrying and wearing of kirpans

[C] Provision for providing facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage

[D] Freedom of Minority-managed educational institutions from discrimination in the matter of receiving aid from the State

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Article 350-A pertains to linguistic minorities.

  • It imposes a duty on the states to Endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minorities.
  • The president is authorized to issue such directions to any state, as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provisions of such facilities.

Article 29(1):

  • It deals with the Rights of citizens to preserve their language, script, and culture.

Article 25

  • It provides the right to the Sikh community to carrying and wearing of kirpans.

Article 30:

  • It deals with the Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
  • All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

Source: Laxmikanth

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