UPSC Prelims 2001 · General Studies
Question 60: Polity and Governance
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?
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Article 350A directs every State and local authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage to children of linguistic minority groups. Article 350 allows representations to be made in any language used in the Union or the State, Article 349 sets a special procedure for language laws, and Article 351 directs the Union to promote Hindi. Remember 350A for mother tongue and 350B for the Special Officer.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Article 349 sets the procedure for enacting language laws.
- (b) Article 350 allows representations in any language used in the Union or State.
- (c) Right: Article 350A.
- (d) Article 351 is about the development of the Hindi language.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2001, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.