Which of the following is not a feature of Secularism as spelled out in the Constitution of India?

No State religion

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Freedom of conscience

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Theological State

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Freedom to manage religious affairs

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Solution

The correct option is C Theological State
In all the nations India stands out as the only secular state having no state religion and no single officially patronized religion. Religion-State relations in this country are in fact unique in every sense of the term.

Freedom of religion- All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.

Group Rights- Every religious denomination or any section thereof has the right to manage its religious affairs; establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes; and own, acquire and administer properties of all kinds.

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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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73. Which of the above is/are classified under the Right to Freedom of Religion?

1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion.

2. Freedom of conscience and free profession of religion.

3. Protection of culture of minorities.

4. Freedom to manage religious institution and affairs.

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right
1. to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
2. to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
3. to own and acquire movable and immovable property.

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.

Q. Read the following statements.
(a) India is Secular because it observes an attitude of impartiality towards all religions.
(b) Religious instructions can be imparted in educational institutions recognized by or receiving aid from the State.
(c) Every religious group has the right to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
(d) Religious instructions can be imparted in educational institutions wholly funded by the State.
Which statements are true?

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