Which of the following is a rationale behind granting minority rights in India?
(a) To ensure that minority communities are adequately represented in the decision-making process and thereby promoting inclusive governance.
(b) To preserve diversity and protect the cultural heritage of minority communities.
(c) To safeguard the interests of minority communities by providing them with special privileges and exemptions from the law.
(d) To promote national unity and integrity by assimilating minority communities into the mainstream culture.

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Which of the following is a rationale behind granting minority rights in India?
(a) To ensure that minority communities are adequately represented in the decision-making process and thereby promoting inclusive governance.
(b) To preserve diversity and protect the cultural heritage of minority communities.
(c) To safeguard the interests of minority communities by providing them with special privileges and exemptions from the law.
(d) To promote national unity and integrity by assimilating minority communities into the mainstream culture.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Constitution uses the term &ldquo;minority&rdquo; but has not explicitly defined it.
Judicial pronouncements have clarified that minorities must be identified at the state level, considering India&rsquo;s federal structure.
Article 29(1) allows citizens with distinct languages, scripts, or cultures to preserve their heritage.
Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 350A: Mandates primary education in a child&rsquo;s mother tongue.
Article 350B: Provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.

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Which of the following is a rationale behind granting minority rights in India? (a) To ensure that minority communities are adequately represented in the decision-making process and thereby promoting inclusive governance. (b) To preserve diversity and protect the cultural heritage of minority communities. (c) To safeguard the interests of minority communities by providing them with special privileges and exemptions from the law. (d) To promote national unity and integrity by assimilating minority communities into the mainstream culture.