Protection of Minorities
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Q. The Constitution doesn't have provisions to protect the rights of Indian minorities since it doesn't define the term 'minorities'.
- True
- False
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Which of the following religious properties of minority communities are protected by the Constitution of India ?
- Scriptures
- Idols
- Monuments
- Castles
Q. Under which of the following Articles are 'Cultural and Educational Rights' enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
- Articles 25-26
- Articles 15-16
- Articles 29-30
- Articles 39-40
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Which among the following is not correct about the cultural and educational rights under Article 29 of the Indian constitution?
- The minorities can preserve their scriptures and culture.
- The minorities can establish and run educational institutes.
- The educational institutes which receive government grants can reject admission based on caste, religion, race, colour or language.
- The educational institutes which receive government grants cannot reject admission based on caste, religion, race, colour or language.
Q. This is a non-constitutional body that protects the rights and interests of certain communities which are socially, economically, and politically non-dominant and numerically inferior. It was formed by the Central Government in 1992. It works for the welfare of these communities, and provides redressal mechanisms for their grievances.
Which body is being discussed here?
Which body is being discussed here?
- National Commission for Women
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes
- National Commission for Minorities
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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Which of the following functions is/are performed by the National Commission for Minorities?
- Protect the rights and interests of the minorities.
- Protect the rights and interests of the majority.
- Works towards the welfare of the minority community.
- Works towards the welfare of the majority community.
Q. Why was the National Commission for Minorities established?
- To safeguard the rights of the Scheduled Castes
- To safeguard the rights of Scheduled Tribes
- To protect the rights of minorities and work for their welfare
- To conduct enquiries into instances of caste-based discrimination