A
Both 1 and 2
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
1 only
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 29(1) applies to any section of citizens residing in the territory of India having a distinct language, script, or culture of its own, and is not exclusively restricted to religious minorities. Statement 2 is correct as the Shompen and Nicobarese are indigenous inhabitants of the islands, with Shompen classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
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