Q. With reference to the expression ‘minorities’, consider the following statements:
1.The definition of ‘minorities’ is provided by the Constitution.
2.The Directive Principles provides that citizens having a distinct language, script, or culture of their own shall have the right to conserve the same.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
The expression “minorities” appears in some Articles of the Constitution but is not defined anywhere. Currently, only those communities notified under section 2(c) of the National Minorities Commission Act, 1992, by the central government are regarded as minorities. Presently, 6 groups are notified as ‘minority’ – Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis, Jains.
Article 29 (Fundamental Right) – provides that citizens having a distinct language, script, or culture of their own shall have the right to conserve the same.
