Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:
Which of the following religions are considered as 'Minority' in India?
Options:
Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians
Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians (Parsis).
Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians (Parsis).
Correct Answer:
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians (Parsis).
Explanation:
National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 was enacted by the Parliament to create the National Commission for Minorities to safeguard the human rights of minorities including protection against inequality and discrimination. The minorities here are referred to religious minorities of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and zoroastrians (Parsis).