Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

‘All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice’. Which article of the Constitution of India guarantees this right?

Options:

Article 25

Article 28

Article 36

Article 30

Correct Answer:

Article 30

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Article 30

The right to establish and administer educational institutions for minorities is guaranteed under Article 30 of the Constitution of India. This article states: "All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice." This provision ensures that religious and linguistic minorities have the freedom to manage their educational institutions according to their cultural and linguistic ethos.

Part III is titled "Fundamental Rights" and contains Articles 12 to 35 in which the 6 fundamental rights are mentioned. These articles outline the basic rights guaranteed to all Indian citizens, including:

Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination based on factors like religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Guarantees freedoms like speech, assembly, movement, residence, and profession (subject to certain restrictions).
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Prohibits forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor.
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): Protects freedom of conscience, religious practice, and propagation.
Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): Recognizes the right of minorities to conserve their culture and language and establish educational institutions.
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Ensures the right to enforce fundamental rights through legal action in the Supreme Court.