Question

What do you understand by Secular Education? Explain its importance.

Answer 1

Instructions: Since this is a 5 marks question, the answer should have 5 points or more. In two points, explain the meaning of secular education and then explain its importance in three points.

Solution:

• Secularism in education means that public education should be free from any religious dominance.
• Children should get education which will enhance their character and moral behaviour irrespective of their religion.

Importance of Secular Education-

• It enables us to understand the point of view of people who are different from us.
• It trains the youth to be better citizens and develops the democratic values of equality, liberty, fraternity and co-operative living.
• It also enables the youth to develop the spirit of love, tolerance, co-operation, equality and empathy towards other citizens and helps us to understand their problems better.