The Constitution of India contains specific provisions regarding linguistic minorities, the development of the Hindi language, and instruction in mother tongue. Article 350B provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities by the President. Article 351 outlines the Union's duty to promote Hindi. Article 350A mandates states to endeavour to provide primary education in the mother tongue for linguistic minorities.
Which one among the following statements is not correct as per the Constitution of India?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: Official Language (Promotion of Hindi Language (Article 351))
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Answer: A. National Commission for Minorities appoints a Special Officer for linguistic minorities.
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