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?
A
Article 349
B
Article 350
C
Article 350-A
D
Article 351
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The Constitution of India includes provisions for the protection of linguistic minorities.
2. Article 350-A specifically directs every State and every local authority within the State to endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
3. This article was inserted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
4. Article 349 deals with special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language. Article 350 relates to language used in representations for redress of grievances. Article 351 contains directives for the development of the Hindi language.