Which article of the Indian Constitution has guaranteed the preservation of the language, script and culture of minorities ?

Correct option is B

Article 29 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the protection of the interests of minorities with respect to their language, script, and culture. It states:

• Article 29(1): "Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script, or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same."

This article protects the rights of minorities to conserve and promote their distinct cultural identity, including their language and script, thereby ensuring that minorities can preserve their heritage. The provision plays a significant role in ensuring cultural diversity in a multi-lingual and multi-cultural country like India.

Information Booster:

(a) Article 21 
Article 21 provides the right to life and personal liberty, which is a fundamental right under the Constitution. It ensures that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. However, it does not directly address the preservation of language, script, or culture of minorities.

(b) Article 29 
Article 29 is directly concerned with the preservation of language, script, and culture of minorities. It provides minorities the right to conserve their distinct language, culture, and script, making it one of the most important provisions for cultural and linguistic minorities in India.

(c) Article 27 
Article 27 deals with the freedom from taxation for religious purposes. It prohibits the state from using taxes to fund any religious instruction or to propagate religion. It does not pertain to the preservation of culture, language, or script of minorities.

(d) Article 23 
Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labor. It ensures that human trafficking and exploitation in the form of forced labor are illegal. It is unrelated to the protection of language, script, or culture.