Why the Constitution-makers were particular in providing written guarantees of the rights of the minorities? Describe the various Cultural and Educational Rights.

(a) The Constitution-makers were particular in providing rights to the minorities because the working of democracy gives power to the majority. It is the language, culture and religion of minorities that needs special protection. In the absence of such protection they may get neglected by the majority. Thus, it is necessary to protect their language, religion and culture.
(b) These rights are as given below:
(i) Any section of citizens with a distinct language or culture have a right to conserve it.
(ii) Admissions to any educational institution maintained by government or receiving government aid cannot be denied to any citizen on the ground of religion or language.
(iii) Ail minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of
Their choice.