Question

Which of these was the most salient underlying conflict in the making of a democratic constitution in South Africa?
(a) Between South Africa and its neighbours
(b) Between men and women
(c) Between the white majority and the black minority
(d) Between the coloured minority and the black majority

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to above given question has been written from the options provided in the question as follows:

(d) Between the coloured minority and the black majority.

South Africa has always been a place for dark skinned people. Due to its geographical alignment and climate, majority of people born there are dark skinned and hence they were biased on black majority.

Answer 2

Answer:

The salient ‘underlying conflict’ in the making of a ‘democratic constitution’ in South Africa was (c) between the ‘white majority’ and the ‘black minority’.  

Explanation:  

The Blacks agreed to the making of the constitution in South Africa which was based on ‘equality’ of all people irrespective of caste or religion. This constitution was made on democratic values which gave all the citizens equal rights in the country. The equal rights were for every person, men and women for social justice and human rights.