Q. Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles outside Part IV of the Constitution:
1.The Constitution directs the Union to promote Hindi so that it can reflect the composite culture of India.
2.The claims of SCs and STs in appointments to services must be given absolute priority, even if it affects administrative efficiency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Article 351 of the Constitution directs the Union to promote the spread of Hindi so that it may serve as a medium of expression for the composite culture of India.
  • Article 335 states that claims of SCs and STs should be considered consistently with the maintenance of administrative efficiency—not at the cost of it.
    Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
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