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Standard VIII
Social Science
Development of Minority Groups
What does the...
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What does the term "minority" refer to?

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minors or children below 18 years
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powerfully lesser
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numerically lesser
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influentially lesser
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The correct option is C numerically lesser
A numerically lesser group with no social, economic or political capital can be called as minority. Minority status to a particular community is decided by the government.

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