With reference to the minority rights under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India explicitly defines the term 'minority' in Article 30. 2. The Constitution recognizes minorities based on both religion and language. 3. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 added provisions to ensure that compulsory acquisition of minority educational institution property does not restrict their constitutional rights. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Fundamental Rights — question ID 486
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution of India does not define the term 'minority' anywhere. Statement 2 is correct: Article 30 recognizes minorities based on religion or language. Statement 3 is correct: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 inserted Article 30(1A), which ensures that the state must provide an adequate compensation amount during the compulsory acquisition of property of a minority educational institution so that their right guaranteed under this clause is not restricted.