The Constitution of India recognises ________.

The Constitution of India recognises ________.
| The Constitution of India recognises ________.

A. Only religious minorities

B. Only linguistic minorities

C. Religious and Linguistic minorities

D. Religious, Linguistic & Ethnic minorities

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Right Answer is: C

SOLUTION

The correct answer is Religious and Linguistic minorities.

  • Article 29 of the Indian Constitution grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
  • There are six religions in India that have been given minority status they are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Zoroastrians.
  • Constitution of India does not define the word ‘minority’ anywhere in the constitution.
  • Articles 350A and 350B define to linguistic minorities.

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