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JKPSC KAS 2023 · Question 40 of 100

Consider the following statements regarding minority status: 1. Minority status of religious and linguistic communities is "State-dependent". 2. Religious or linguistic community which is a minority in a particular State can claim institutions under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution. Choose the correct statement/s:

Indian Polity

  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBothCorrect
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Answer: C. Both

Explanation

The Supreme Court (T.M.A. Pai, 2002; Bal Patil) held minority status is to be determined state-wise, and a state-level minority community can claim the educational-institution rights under Articles 29 and 30.

Source: JKPSC KAS Prelims 2023 (Set A) via TheExamPillar

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