Consider the following statements with reference to Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities:

1. In the Constitution, there is a provision for the post of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities for every State.

2. A new Article 350 B was added for this by the 9th Constitution Amendment Act.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. Neither 1 nor 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Only 2
  4. Both 1 and 2

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Option 1 : Neither 1 nor 2
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The correct answer is option 1.

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Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities:

  • In the Constitution, there is a provision for the post of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities for every State.
    • Incorrect. Article 350B of the Indian Constitution establishes the position of a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, appointed by the President of India, to investigate matters related to the safeguards of linguistic minorities across the country.
    • This provision does not mandate the appointment of a Special Officer for each state individually. 
  • A new Article 350B was added for this by the 9th Constitution Amendment Act.
    • Incorrect. Article 350B was introduced by the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956, following the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (1953–55).
    • This amendment aimed to address the concerns of linguistic minorities by appointing a Special Officer to safeguard their interests. 
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