Consider the following statements on minority rights in education:
(A) Linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions.
(B) Minorities may establish and administer educational institutions approved by the State.
(C) Religious minorities may establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
(D) Regional minorities may establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A and C only
(A) Linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions. — Correct. Minorities based on language have the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
(B) Minorities may establish and administer educational institutions approved by the State. — Incorrect. The right covers institutions of the minorities' own choice. State approval is no condition for setting them up.
(C) Religious minorities may establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. — Correct. Minorities based on religion may establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
(D) Regional minorities may establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. — Incorrect. The provision names only minorities based on religion or language. Region is not one of the bases it covers.
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