A secular state is one that _______________.

Does not have any official religion.

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Has one official religion

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Is ruled by priest.

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Is governed by rigid religious beliefs

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Solution

The correct option is A Does not have any official religion.
Secularism means an ideology that does not favour any religion or in other words that fosters respect for all religions equally. Secular state means a state that does not have any official religion and which remains neutral in the matters of religion like India.

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(a) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion

(b) gives official status to one religion

(d) ensures equality of citizens within religious communities

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