UPSC Prelims 2001·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?

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  1. AArticle 349
  2. BArticle 350
  3. CArticle 350-ACorrect
  4. DArticle 351

Explanation

The correct answer is Article 350-A. This article was inserted by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956. It directs every state and local authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education for children belonging to linguistic minority groups. The President may also issue directions to any state to ensure these facilities are provided.

To distinguish the other options: Article 349 relates to special procedures for enacting laws regarding language. Article 350 relates to the language used in representations for redress of grievances. Article 351 contains the directive for the development and spread of the Hindi language.

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