Union Executive

Indian Polity UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following

1. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities (SOLM) is a constitutional position

2. SOLM is appointed by President of India

3. National commission for minorities is statutory body

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

All the statements are correct.

Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the President of India.
He would report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the President may direct. The President should place all such reports before each House of Parliament and send to the governments of the states concerned.
At the Central level, the Commissioner falls under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.