Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Explanation:
• Article 30 of the Indian Constitution grants all minorities, whether based on religion or language, the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
• It ensures that the State, in granting aid to educational institutions, shall not discriminate against any institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority.
• This article is often called the "Charter of Minority Rights" in the field of education.
• It provides minorities the right to impart education to their children in their own language and culture.
• This is a Fundamental Right under Part III of the Constitution.
Information Booster:
• Article 30(1A) was added by the 44th Amendment Act (1978) to ensure that if minority property is acquired, the compensation provided is fair.
• Unlike Article 29, which applies to "any section of citizens," Article 30 is specifically for religious and linguistic minorities.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Right to education (Option a)
• This is covered under Article 21A, which mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
(c) Protection of interest of minorities (Option c)
• This is the subject matter of Article 29, which protects the distinct language, script, or culture of citizens.
(d) Freedom to manage religious affairs (Option d)
• This is covered under Article 26, allowing religious denominations to manage their own affairs in matters of religion.