Article 30(1) states: "All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice." This is a fundamental right designed to protect the cultural and educational rights of minorities.
Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2017 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29-30))
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Answer: A. Minorities can establish and administer educa‐ tional institutions of their choice
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