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

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democratic

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communal

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secular

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communist

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Solution

The correct option is C secular
When a nation is neutral in matters of religion, it is called a secular nation. It is tolerant of all religions and India is one of the examples of a secular nation.

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