In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1) It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2) The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3) It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 1 and 3 only. Statement 1 “It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions “ is correct as under Article 30(1) national minority can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. Statement 2 is incorrect as President appoints only two Anglo-Indians in Lok Sabha. Statement 3 is correct as national minority status allows group to be eligible for benefits under PMs 15 point programme.

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