Which one among the following statements is not correct as per the Con

Which one among the following statements is not correct as per the Constitution of India?

National Commission for Minorities appoints a Special Officer for linguistic minorities.

It shall be the duty of the Union to develop the Hindi language as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India.

The word 'Hindustani' is mentioned in the Constitution with reference to the enrichment of the Hindi language.

Every state shall endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to minority groups.

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The correct option is A.

The Constitution of India contains specific provisions regarding linguistic minorities, the development of the Hindi language, and instruction in mother tongue. Article 350B provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities by the President. Article 351 outlines the Union’s duty to promote Hindi. Article 350A mandates states to endeavour to provide primary education in the mother tongue for linguistic minorities.

Statement A: “National Commission for Minorities appoints a Special Officer for linguistic minorities.” This is incorrect. The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities (SOM) is a constitutional office established under Article 350B, and the SOM is appointed by the President of India. The National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, not a constitutional body responsible for this appointment.

Statement B: “It shall be the duty of the Union to develop the Hindi language as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India.” This is correct. Article 351 states this as a duty of the Union.

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Statement C: “The word ‘Hindustani’ is mentioned in the Constitution with reference to the enrichment of the Hindi language.” This is correct. Article 351 mentions enriching Hindi “by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule”.

Statement D: “Every state shall endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to minority groups.” This is correct. Article 350A mandates this endeavour by every State and local authority within the State.

The question asks for the statement that is *not* correct. Statement A is incorrect.

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