With reference to the protection of interests of minorities under Article 29 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It provides protection to both religious and linguistic minorities.
2. It encompasses the right to conserve a language as well as the right to agitate for the protection of that language.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements are correct. Under Article 29 of the Constitution of India, protection is granted to both religious and linguistic minorities. It protects their right to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture, and this right implicitly includes the right to carry out peaceful agitation for the protection of their language.

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