In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to ? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is correct: Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution guarantees all minorities, whether based on religion or language, the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. This is a significant advantage for a community given the status of a national minority. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect: There is no provision for the President of India to automatically nominate a representative of a minority community to the Lok Sabha simply based on its minority status. While the President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if they are not adequately represented (Article 331, now abolished by the 104th Amendment), this is specific and not a general rule for all national minorities. 3. Statement 3 is correct: The Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities is specifically designed to ensure that the benefits of various government schemes reach the disadvantaged sections of minority communities. Therefore, being recognized as a national minority entitles the community to derive benefits from this programme. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct.