Article 30(1) of the Constitution and Minority Educational Institutions

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What did the Asian Development Bank report highlight regarding PRIs?

Instances of political interference (correct)

High level of awareness among rural citizens

Lack of reserved seats for marginalized sections

Success in empowering local communities

What is one downside of reserved seats for SCs, STs, and women in PRIs according to the text?

Enhanced representation of marginalized sections

Increased overall representation of marginalized sections

Misuse by proxy candidates like Panchayat Pati (correct)

Greater participation from rural citizens

What percentage of rural citizens, according to a survey by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, have heard of their local Panchayat?

45% (correct)

75%

60%

30%

How many Panchayati Raj Institutions exist in India as of 2021?

2.5 lakh (A) Signup and view all the answers

Approximately what percentage of total seats in PRIs are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs)?

17% (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way have Panchayati Raj Institutions contributed to local decision-making?

Empowering citizens to shape the development agenda (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was AMU recognized as an 'institution of national importance' by the Union government?

1981 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant changes were made to the AMU Act in 1965?

Replacing the 'Lord Rector' with a 'Visitor' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Allahabad High Court do in 2005 regarding AMU's minority status?

Nullified the 1981 Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the SC emphasize regarding regulation by status statute and minority status?

That regulation doesn't affect minority status (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to SC's 1967 ruling, why couldn't AMU be considered a minority institution?

Because its establishment relied solely on Muslim minority efforts (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Article 30' refers to which aspect mentioned in the text?

'Article 30' does not mandate exclusive administration by the minority community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What right does Article 30(1) of the Constitution grant to religious and linguistic minorities?

The right to establish and administer educational institutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Can a minority educational institution have a secular administration?

Yes, it can have a secular administration and admit students from diverse communities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 29 of the Constitution protect?

The right to conserve distinct language, script, or culture for any section of citizens (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which article protects freedom of conscience and the practice, profession, and propagation of religion?

Article 25 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Does the presence of majority community members in administrative roles dilute the minority character of educational institutions?

No, it does not necessarily dilute the minority character (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 27 provide freedom from?

Freedom from compulsory payment of taxes for promoting any particular religion (B) Signup and view all the answers

When was the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) established?

1992 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which communities were initially covered by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?

Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the SC rule in the TMA Pai case regarding Article 30 rights?

Religious and linguistic minorities should be considered state-wise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What transformation did the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MOA) College undergo in 1920?

It became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology initiative provides free and electronic access to Supreme Court judgments for citizens?

Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi SCR) (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Inamdar case, can the state impose reservation policy on minority unaided private colleges?

No, the state cannot impose reservation policy on minority unaided private colleges (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the World Bank's guarantee in the initiative mentioned in the text?

To secure investors' principal amount at the end of the term (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the 'plastics bond' from previous outcome bonds mentioned in the text?

It involves carbon offset credits in its repayment structure. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Neuralink's brain chip, what does 'Telepathy' refer to?

The initial application allowing users to control devices through thought. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the broader applications mentioned for Neuralink's brain chip?

Restoring motor functionality to individuals with neurological disorders. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What ethical concerns are associated with the implementation of Neuralink's brain chip?

Potential misuse for mind control or surveillance purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does the snow leopard population estimate signify for India?

A milestone in understanding and protecting a vulnerable species (D) Signup and view all the answers