Question

Which among the following do you think might be the ways to curb communalism in India?

• A. Cultivating fraternity towards other citizens
• B. Supporting secular values in the society
• C. Abolition of inter-faith marriages
• D. Providing safeguards to religious minorities

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Cultivating fraternity towards other citizens
B Supporting secular values in the society
D Providing safeguards to religious minorities

Communalism is a philosophy that creates divide, tensions, and differences between religious communities in India. This propoganda has been fostered by people to gain economic or political power and to exploit religious feelings for electoral support. However, there are ways to curb communalism. People should cultivate fraternal feelings towards all citizens, irrespective of religion. Religious faith and practice should be confined to one's private life. A proactive press and media can help in exposing the evil designs of communal forces in our country. Effective law enforcement agencies should make sure that people who use religion to create a divide are punished adequately. The constitutional safeguards provided to religious minorities in India should be effectively enforced.