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    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: C

    Solution :

    Article 350 A was inserted by 7th Constitutional Amendment act 1956. It says, it shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities. Article 349 - Special Procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language; Article 350 - Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances; Article 351 -Directive for development of the Hindi language.


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