Question

Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
2. Gives official status to certain religions.
3. Provides freedom to profess any religion.
4. Ensure equality of all citizens within religious communities.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Only 2

Article 25 says that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. The term ‘secular’ too was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. The Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of secularism ie, all religions in our country (irrespective of their strength) have the same status and support from the state and no official status was given to certain religions.