Question

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.
Correct answer code is:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Secularism has been defined as the ‘equal protection by the state to all religions’. Secularism is hostile to religious fundamentalism, not religion per se. Indian secularism is fundamentally different from western secularism. A secular state may interfere in religious matters to bring about social reform. Indian model of secularism is often criticized on the grounds of Vote bank politics, Minorities, Anti-religious, Western import.