Recently, some of the Members of the Lok Sabha have claimed that the words "Socialist" and "Secular" were omitted in the New Copies of the Preamble of the Constitution of India. Source: Mint Why is the term 'secular' particularly significant in a country with a diverse religious population?
A
It is important for the country to function democratically
B
Secularism emphasises on to separation of religion from the state.
C
Secularism emphasise that one religious community does not dominate another.
Identify the type of freedom from the information given below. I. Indian police stations and government schools do not promote any one religion. II. The Indian state allows Sikhs an exception to the law of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers. III. The Constitution of India grants religious communities the right to set up their own schools and colleges.
Mukesh, a Hindu citizen of the United States of America, lives in a part of the country where Christian fundamentalism is very powerful. No one is willing to rent their house to him. Which of the following statements best reflects the situation?
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Mukesh is facing housing discrimination due to his religious beliefs
B
Mukesh has successfully rented a house in the area despite religious differences
C
Mukesh is a Christian fundamentalist himself.
D
Christian fundamentalism has no impact on housing in the area
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mukesh is facing housing discrimination due to his religious beliefs
Assertion (A) The Indian State distances itself from religion and support one religion. Reason (R) Government spaces in India, such as law courts, police stations, government schools, and offices, are not supposed to display or promote any one religion.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Assertion (A) India is a secular State.. Reason (R) People are free to practice their religion freely in India without interference from the government.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C
A is true, but R is false
D
A is false, but R is true
Answer
Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Consider the following statement and choose the correct option. Which one of the following statements is correct? I. The Indian Constitution guarantees religious freedom to all citizens. II. India adopted a strategy of separating religion and the state.