Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET Jan 2025 Political Science
Protection of language, script or culture of minorities have been guaranteed through which Article of Indian Constitution?
AArticle 21
BArticle 29 ✓ Correct
CArticle 27
DArticle 23
Correct answer: (B) Article 29 — The protection of the language, script or culture of minorities is guaranteed through Article 29, which is option (2).
Explanation
★The protection of the language, script or culture of minorities is guaranteed through Article 29, which is option (2).
★Article 29 protects the interests of minorities in the Constitution.
★It provides that any section of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture has the right to conserve it.
★The aim is to protect cultural minorities and preserve their heritage.
★Article 29 is one of the cultural and educational rights in Part III of the Constitution.
★It works together with Article 30, which gives minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
★The option Article 21 is wrong, since that guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
★The option Article 27 is wrong, since that bars the State from compelling anyone to pay taxes for promoting a religion.
★The option Article 23 is wrong, since that prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labour.
★The cultural and educational rights cover Articles 29 and 30 together.
★Although Article 29 speaks of any section of citizens, it has special importance for minorities.
★Article 30 specifically uses the term minorities, whether based on religion or language.
★Together these articles safeguard the diversity of cultures and languages in India.
★They reflect the Constitution's commitment to protecting minority identity within a plural society.
★For NET, fix Article 29 for the protection of the language, script and culture of minorities, alongside Article 30 on minority educational institutions.
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