"Indian secularism is different from the secularism of USA as in India"
1) State can intervene in the religious affairs
2)State and religion are separate
3) Domination of one religion over other is allowed
4)Religion of the country is decided by the elected members of the parliament
The answer is 3) ,Am I correct?

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Solution

The above answers is wrong. In Indian secularism, there is provision for intervention in religious affairs by the state if state thinks that some violation of fundamental rights is happening but in USA it is not the case. There is complete separation. So , option 1) should be correct over here.

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Some of the key characteristics of western and Indian model of secularism have got mixed up. Separate them and make a new table.

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Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs	State supported religious reforms allowed
Equality between different religious groups is a key concern	Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised
Attention to minority rights	Less attention to community based rights
Individual and his rights at the centre	Rights of both individual and religious community protected.

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1. A secular state may interfere in religious matters to bring about social reform.
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1. the State treats all religions equally.
2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
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4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.

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(a) India is Secular because it observes an attitude of impartiality towards all religions.
(b) Religious instructions can be imparted in educational institutions recognized by or receiving aid from the State.
(c) Every religious group has the right to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
(d) Religious instructions can be imparted in educational institutions wholly funded by the State.
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1. the state treats all religions equally.
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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.

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