Q1: Statement 1: The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 introduced Article 350-B in the Constitution of India.
Statement 2: The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (a)
Statement 1 is true. Article 350-B was indeed introduced by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956. However, Statement 2 is false, as the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the President of India, not the Prime Minister.
Q2: Statement 1: The CLM operates under the purview of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Statement 2: The Deputy Commissioner supports the CLM at the regional headquarters.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (a)
The CLM operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, but the Deputy Commissioner supports the CLM at the headquarters, not the regional level.
Q3: Assertion (A): The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities submits annual reports to the President of India.
Reason (R): These reports are essential for monitoring the implementation of Constitutional safeguards for linguistic minorities.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The assertion is true as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities does submit annual reports to the President. The reason is also true and correctly explains the purpose of these reports.
Q4: Statement 1: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 2: The headquarters of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities is located in Mumbai.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (d)
Both statements are false. The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and its headquarters is located in New Delhi, not Mumbai.
Q5: Arrange the following in the correct chronological order:
1. Recommendation by the States Reorganization Commission
2. Introduction of Article 350-B in the Indian Constitution
3. Establishment of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 1-3-2
Ans: (a)
The correct chronological order is: first, the recommendation by the States Reorganization Commission; second, the introduction of Article 350-B in the Constitution; and third, the establishment of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.
Q6: Statement 1: The duties of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities include investigating matters related to constitutional safeguards for linguistic minorities.
Statement 2: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities conducts on-site assessments in linguistic minority areas only upon receiving complaints.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (a)
Statement 1 is true, as investigating constitutional safeguards is indeed a duty of the Special Officer. Statement 2 is false, as the Commissioner conducts on-site assessments not only based on complaints but as a part of their regular duties.
Q7: Statement 1: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities engages in discussions with high-ranking officials at the State and Union Territory levels.
Statement 2: The CLM submits reports to the President through the Union Minority Affairs Minister.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (c)
The CLM engages in discussions with high-ranking officials, and it submits reports to the President through the Union Minority Affairs Minister.
Q8: Statement 1: The CLM is responsible for disseminating information about safeguards among linguistic minorities.
Statement 2: The tenure and service conditions of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities are detailed in the Constitution.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (b)
Statement 1 is true; part of the CLM's role is to disseminate information about safeguards.
Statement 2 is false; the Constitution does not specify the qualifications, tenure, salaries, allowances, service conditions, and removal procedures for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
Q9: Assertion (A): The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities communicates with State Governments and Union Territories through appointed nodal officers.
Reason (R): This is to ensure a uniform approach towards the implementation of safeguards across different regions.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The assertion is true as the CLM maintains communication with State Governments and Union Territories through nodal officers. The reason is also true and correctly explains the purpose of this communication.
Q10: Statement 1: The primary objective of the CLM is to ensure the effective protection of the rights belonging to speakers of minority languages.
Statement 2: The CLM's role is limited to preparing and submitting reports to the President and does not involve on-site assessments or discussions with state authorities.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (a) Only Statement 1 is true.
Statement 1 is true, as the primary objective of the CLM is indeed the protection of the rights of speakers of minority languages. Statement 2 is false; the CLM's role is not limited to report preparation but also includes on-site assessments and discussions with state authorities.
Q11: Statement 1: The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities submits periodic reports directly to each House of Parliament.
Statement 2: The headquarters of the CLM is located in Chennai.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (d)
Statement 1 is false; the Special Officer submits reports to the President, who then presents them to each House of Parliament. Statement 2 is false; the headquarters of the CLM is in New Delhi, not Chennai.
Q12: Statement 1: The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the Union Minority Affairs Minister.
Statement 2: The Constitution specifies qualifications, tenure, and removal procedures for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (d)
The Special Officer is appointed by the President of India, and the Constitution does not specify qualifications, tenure, and removal procedures.
Q13: Assertion (A): The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Reason (R): This is to facilitate better coordination with various state governments.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
The assertion is true as the CLM operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The reason is true in itself, but it's not the direct explanation for the CLM's affiliation with the Ministry.
Q14: Arrange the following in the order they occur in the process:
1. Special Officer investigates matters concerning linguistic minorities.
2. Reports are submitted to the President.
3. Reports are presented before each House of Parliament.
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 2-3-1
Ans: (a)
The Special Officer first investigates matters (1), then submits reports to the President (2), and finally, these reports are presented before each House of Parliament (3).
Q15: Statement 1: The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities' office was established immediately after the independence of India.
Statement 2: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities submits reports, including annual reports, to the President.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (b)
Statement 1 is false; the office was established following the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956. Statement 2 is true; the CLM submits reports to the President.
Q16: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities was established in the year ______.
(a) 1947
(b) 1950
(c) 1956
(d) 1957
Ans: (d)
The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities was established in 1957, following the introduction of Article 350-B in the Indian Constitution in 1956
Q17: Statement 1: The CLM's role includes managing representations for the resolution of grievances related to safeguards for linguistic minorities.
Statement 2: The Constitution specifies the qualifications for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (b)
Statement 1 is true; part of the CLM's role is to manage representations for grievance resolution. Statement 2 is false; the Constitution does not specify the qualifications for
Q18: Choose the correct option regarding the statements below:
Statement 1: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities has three regional offices.
Statement 2: The regional offices are located in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Statement 3: Each regional office is headed by an Assistant Commissioner.
(a) Only Statement 1 and 3 are true.
(b) Only Statement 2 and 3 are true.
(c) All statements are true.
(d) Only Statement 1 is true.
Ans: (a)
Statement 1 is true; there are three regional offices of the CLM. Statement 2 is false; the regional offices are located in Belgaum, Chennai, and Kolkata, not Mumbai and Delhi. Statement 3 is true; each regional office is headed by an Assistant Commissioner.
Q19: Assertion (A): The vision of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities includes fostering inclusive and integrated development.
Reason (R): This is to ensure the active participation of linguistic minorities in national integration.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The assertion is true as the vision of the CLM includes fostering inclusive and integrated development. The reason is also true and explains why fostering such development is important for the participation of linguistic minorities in national integration.
Q20: Statement 1: The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities (CLM) has regional offices in Belgaum, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Statement 2: Each regional office of CLM is headed by a Deputy Commissioner.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (a)
Each regional office of CLM is headed by an Assistant Commissioner, not a Deputy Commissioner.
