Which of the following article of Indian Constitution ensures the protection of minority interests?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Article 29 -
Part-III of the Indian Constitution provides rights related to culture and education (Articles 29-30) under Fundamental Rights, which specifically protect the interests of minorities.
Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities
Article 29 ensures that any section of citizens living in any part of India has the absolute right to preserve their distinctive language, script or culture.
Its two main provisions are:
Right to preservation: Any class of citizens has the right to preserve their language and culture.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: No citizen shall be denied admission to any educational institution operated or aided by the State on the basis of religion, origin, caste or language.