GK Question

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Under Article 29(1), any section of citizens residing in India having a distinct language, script, or culture has the right to ______ the same.

  1. promote
  2. conserve
  3. impose
  4. replace

Answer: conserve

Article 29(1): Cultural-educational right: Any section of citizens with distinct language/script/culture has right to conserve the same. Applies to minorities AND majority groups. Protects linguistic/cultural diversity against homogenization. Complements Article 30 (minority educational institutions). Foundation of India's pluralistic constitutional identity.

Topic Official Language - Language Rights
Exam Relevance Cultural rights provision frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams