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Question No. 326Interactive Test Mode
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Q326. Consider the following statements about the minorities India: (2001) 1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities 2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993 3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians 4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the minorities India: (2001)

  1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities
  2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993
  3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians
  4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities Which of these statements are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 4

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• Statement 1 is correct: In October 1993, the Union Government initially notified five communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Zoroastrians/Parsis) as minority communities under Section 2(c) of the NCM Act, 1992 (Jains were added later in 2014). • Statement 2 is correct: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act of 1992 came into force, giving the commission statutory status in 1993. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Zoroastrians are not the smallest religious minority in India; smaller religious communities include Jews and Baha'is. • Statement 4 is correct: Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution of India explicitly protect the rights of religious and linguistic minorities.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q326)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 4

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2001 GS Paper I Question 326 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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