Question

Re-read the section on Minorities and Marginalisation. What do you understand by the term
minority?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the smaller number of part especially a number or part representing less than half of WHOLE

Answer 2

Answer:

Minority is the community that is numerically small in relation to the rest of the population. A particular religious section, which has a low percentage in population compared to the major religious community is called a minority. The constitution of India provides safeguards to linguistical and religious minorities, as a part of its fundamental rights and ensures that minorities do not face any disadvantage or discrimination. In India; Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, etc. are included as a minority.