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?

<p>2.5 lakh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>17% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Empowering citizens to shape the development agenda (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1981 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Nullified the 1981 Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can a minority educational institution have a secular administration?

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

What does Article 29 of the Constitution protect?

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

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

<p>Article 25 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does Article 27 provide freedom from?

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

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

<p>1992 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>It became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi SCR) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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