Contextual Secularism and the Indian Constitution

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What is the main concern of Hindu and liberal groups regarding the Hindutva ideology?

  • It may enhance cultural diversity in India.
  • It may promote Islamic contributions to Indian civilization.
  • It may disrupt the delicate balance in India's multicultural society. (correct)
  • It may strengthen Hindu-Muslim relations.

What is a foundational aspect of Hindu culture according to the text?

  • Promotion of individualism
  • Rejection of other religions
  • Respect for elders (correct)
  • Celebration of non-Hindu festivals

Which Hindu philosophy comes from a wide range of beliefs from scriptures and religious literature?

  • Shaktism
  • Shaivism
  • Smartism (correct)
  • Vaishnavism

What was the specific ruling made by the Supreme Court in the Shaha Bano case related to Triple Talaq?

<p>Triple Talaq can deprive women of maintenance rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Hindu culture mentioned in the text regarding festivals?

<p>Observance of Hindu festivals like Diwali (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern expressed about the brand of pro-Hindu cultural nationalism mentioned in the text?

<p>It ignores Islamic influence on Indian culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Hindu culture revolve around love and respect according to the text?

<p>By valuing respect for others, especially elders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Supreme Court ruling specifically address regarding Triple Talaq?

<p>Divorced women may have maintenance rights if unable to support themselves or their children. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do cultural Hindus do even if they are not religiously devout?

<p>They may observe Hindu festivals like Diwali. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Indian civilization does the brand of pro-Hindu cultural nationalism mentioned in the text minimize?

<p>Islamic contributions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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