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

Western Secularism

Indian Secularism

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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Western Secularism

Indian Secularism

Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs

State supported religious reforms allowed

Less attention to community based rights

Attention to minority rights

Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised

Equality between different religious groups is a key concern

Individual and his rights at the centre

Rights of both individual and religious community protected

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Complete the following table:

Objective	Why is this important?	Example of a violation of this objective
One religious community does not dominate another.
The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals.
That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community.

Do you agree with the following statements? Give reasons for supporting or opposing any of them.

(a) Secularism does not allow us to have a religious identity.

(b) Secularism is against inequality within a religious group or between different religious groups.

Which of the following do you feel are compatible with the idea of secularism? Give reasons.

(a) Absence of domination of one religious group by another.

(b) Recognition of a state religion.

(d) Mandatory prayers in schools.

(e) Allowing separate educational institutions for any minority community.

(f) Appointment of temple management bodies by the government.

(g) Intervention of state to ensure entry of Dalits in temples.

Which of the following statements are correct about secularism?
1. A secular state may interfere in religious matters to bring about social reform.
2. Indian constitution guarantees the secularism in country.
3. Secularism opposes the inter-religious domination.
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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.

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Western Secularism	Indian Secularism
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.

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