Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Challenges of Cultural Diversity

Question:

Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct in Indian context?

Options:

Some of the religious minorities like the Parsis or Sikhs are relatively well-off economically.

Religious or cultural minorities need special protection because of the demographic dominance of the majority.

Religious or cultural minorities – regardless of their economic or social position – are politically vulnerable.

In democratic politics, it is not possible to convert a numerical majority into political power through elections.

Correct Answer:

In democratic politics, it is not possible to convert a numerical majority into political power through elections.

Explanation:

It is possible to have anomalous instances where a minority group is disadvantaged in one sense but not in another. Thus, for example, religious minorities like the Parsis or Sikhs may be relatively well-off economically. But they may still be disadvantaged in a cultural sense because of their small numbers relative to the overwhelming majority of Hindus. Religious or cultural minorities need special protection because of the demographic dominance of the majority. In democratic politics, it is always possible to convert a numerical majority into political power through elections. This means that religious or cultural minorities – regardless of their economic or social position – are politically vulnerable. They must face the risk that the majority community will capture political power and use the state machinery to suppress their religious or cultural institutions, ultimately forcing them to abandon their distinctive identity.