Question

The Indian Constitution establishes a Secular State. It means ______.
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.

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• C. 2, 3 and 4
• D. 1, 2 and 4

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1, 2 and 4

The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship. Hence, the Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of secularism, i.e., giving equal respect to all religions or protecting all religions equally. But Article 28 says that no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State. So only statement 3 is not correct.