The Ministry of Minority Affairs has observed in the Parliament that the constitution has not define...........

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs has observed in the Parliament that the constitution has not defined the word "minorities". Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution has used the word 'minorities' in articles 29 to 30 and 350A to 350 B.

2. As per article 29, any section of citizens having a distinct language script and culture (which could be either an entire community or a group) is perceived to be a minority within a majority community

3. Article 30 speaks of religious and linguistic while Articles 350A and 350B relate to religious minorities only.

4. Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 identifies Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) as minorities.

Mark the incorrect statements:

1 and 2

3 and 4

2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

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Explanation:

2nd and 3rd statements are incorrect.
Article 29- Protection of interests of minorities
(1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same
(2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them
Article 30- Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions