Q. With reference to the identification of minorities in India, consider the following statements:
1. Linguistic minorities are identified on a State-by-State basis, as language is often linked to regional boundaries.
2. As per current legal practice, religious minorities are notified by the Central Government at the national level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] I only

[B] II only

[C] Both I and II

[D] Neither I nor II

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement I is correct: In the T.M.A. Pai Foundation case, the SC held that for the purpose of Article 30, the unit for determining both religious and linguistic minorities is the State.
  • Statement II is correct: Currently, the Center notifies religious minorities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains) nationally under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
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