The Constitution of India recognises:

1. only religious minorities
2. only linguistic minorities
3. religious and linguistic minorities
4. religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The term “Minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises both religious and linguistic minorities. Article 29 and 30 of the Constitution grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.

Answer: (c) religious and linguistic minorities