Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities: 1. The Commissioner is appointed by the President of India under Article 350B 2. The Commissioner has quasi-judicial powers to punish violators of linguistic minority rights 3. The Commissioner's reports are mandatory to be tabled in Parliament 4. The office was established through the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities Act, 1957 Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Article 350A and the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities?

Consider the following about the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities: 1. The Commissioner can take suo moto action on linguistic minority issues 2. State governments are legally bound to implement Commissioner's recommendations 3. The Commissioner's annual reports are submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs 4. The office operates under the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities Act, 1957 How many of the above statements are correct?

The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities differs from the National Commission for Minorities in which of the following ways? 1. Constitutional vs statutory basis 2. Appointment authority 3. Scope of mandate 4. Reporting mechanism Select the correct answer:

Which of the following powers does the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities NOT possess?