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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>1981</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'</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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