Question

Explain the following statement with reason.

The Constitution gives cultural and educational rights to minorities.

Answer 1

1. In any society, a group of people of a particular religion, language or race who are few in number are termed a minority.
2. As there are various religions, sects and languages in our country, we see great cultural diversity.
3. There is variation in cultural traditions, too.
4. In order to preserve their cultural traditions and develop their own language, the Constitution gives the citizens certain educational and cultural rights. Minorities have the right to protect and conserve their language, culture and traditions.
5. For this purpose they have the right to set up separate educational institutions.