Secular State

Q. Which of the following provisions for a secular state are followed in India?

1. No official religion exists.
2. Any religion having more than 80% population is the official religion.
3. Freedom to practice any religion.
4. No discrimination on the basis of religion.

Q. Which among the following statements are true with respect to being India being a secular country?

1. No official religion followed by the state
2. Freedom to practice, profess, and propagate any religion
3. Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of religion
4. Intervention of state in religious matters

Q. India is neutral in matters related to religion, and it is referred to as a ____ nation.

1. democratic
2. secular
3. communist
4. communal

Q. Arun was not allowed to enter a temple because he belonged to a lower caste. In this case what can he do?

1. Not visit the temple
2. Approach the government for help
3. Shift to a different place where he can visit the temple
4. Donate money to the temple and gain access

Q. The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
1. the State treats all religions equally.
2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.

1. I and II
2. I, II and III
3. II, III and IV
4. I, II and IV

Q. Which among the below given options represents a nation with no official state religion?

1. social nation
2. secular nation
3. communal nation
4. religious nation

Q. India has no official state religion and considers all religions as equals.

1. False
2. True

Q. The citizens of India are entitled to profess, practice, and propogate any religion of their choice as India is a secular state.

1. True
2. False