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UPSC 1996: Assertion (A): The word ‘minority’ is not defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A – Correct: neither Article 29 nor Article 30 defines the term ‘minority’. R – Correct: the National Commission for Minorities was created by statute (NCM Act 1992) and is not a constitutional body. However, the statutory status of the Commission does not explain why the Constitution omitted a definition, so R is not the explanatory reason for A. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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