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Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Constitutional post under Article 350B to investigate and advise on safeguarding minority language rights in states and UTs. Appointed by the President, the officer reports to the Union government on compliance with constitutional provisions (Articles 29 and 30) and national language policies. The office ensures that linguistic communities can access education, public services, and government communications in their mother tongue, promoting cultural diversity. Coordination with state officials addresses complaints about language discrimination. Yet, limited powers and lack of direct enforcement hamper its effectiveness. Nonetheless, it remains a specialized mechanism advocating the principle of “unity in diversity” central to India’s ethos.

Practice Questions

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को चुनौती देने की अंतिम तिथि किस अनुच्छेद में दी गई है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?