Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct ?

Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India explicitly grants all minorities, whether based on religion or language, the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice [2]. Option 2 is incorrect because Article 30 specifically mentions only religious and linguistic minorities, not 'ethnic' minorities [1]. Option 3 is incorrect because the right of religious denominations under Article 26 to establish institutions for religious and charitable purposes is not 'unfettered'; it is subject to public order, morality, and health. Option 4 is incorrect because Article 30(2) mandates that the State shall not discriminate against any educational institution in granting aid on the ground that it is under the management of a minority [3]. Receiving government financial aid does not result in the loss of minority status, as these institutions are entitled to such aid while maintaining their character.

Sources

1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 32: MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES > MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES CHAP. 321 > p. 456
2. [2] Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 5: DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS > Cultural and Educational Rights > p. 85
3. [3] https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:8b8ab532-0e20-4dac-8957-625d331da2c9/files/rtd96k270v