In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: c) 1 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: Though the Constitution of India does not define the term ‘minorities’.Article 30 of the Constitution mandates that all minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.Statement 2 is incorrect: As per the constitution, there is no provision of communal representation in Lok Sabha.Statement 3 is correct: The objective of the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme is to enhance opportunities for education and ensure an equitable share for minorities in economic activities and employment, through existing and new schemes, enhanced credit support for self-employment, and recruitment to State and Central Government jobs in those districts which have substantial minority populations.57
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