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Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Constitutional post under Article 350B to investigate and advise on safeguarding minority language rights in states and UTs. Appointed by the President, the officer reports to the Union government on compliance with constitutional provisions (Articles 29 and 30) and national language policies. The office ensures that linguistic communities can access education, public services, and government communications in their mother tongue, promoting cultural diversity. Coordination with state officials addresses complaints about language discrimination. Yet, limited powers and lack of direct enforcement hamper its effectiveness. Nonetheless, it remains a specialized mechanism advocating the principle of “unity in diversity” central to India’s ethos.

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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

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Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

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What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

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Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

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Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

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