Question

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups?

• A. Article 21A
• B. Article 350A
• C. Article 372A
• D. Article 371A

Hint:

Remember: Article 350A = Mother tongue education for linguistic minorities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand what is being asked.
The question wants the specific provision that asks States and local authorities to arrange primary education in the mother tongue for children of linguistic minority groups.
Step 2: Eliminate the wrong options.
Article 21A is the general right to education and says nothing about mother tongue instruction. Article 372A deals with adaptation of laws and Article 371A gives special provisions for Nagaland, so neither fits a linguistic minority context.
Step 3: Recall the correct provision.
Article 350A, inserted by the Seventh Constitutional Amendment, directs the State to provide facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage to children belonging to linguistic minorities.
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