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Rajeev Bhargava: The Distinctiveness of Indian Secularism

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What does the principle of separation in Indian secularism entail?

Independence of religion from politics

Independence of politics from religion (correct)

Complete interference of religion in politics

Complete elimination of religion from society

Which activities are meant to be free from religious interference in Indian secularism?

Religious reforms and traditions

Religious teachings, beliefs, and practices

State activity, political decision making, and policy choices (correct)

Religious ceremonies, rituals, and festivals

What practices must be immediately outlawed according to the text?

Wearing sacred threads, women not ploughing fields, religious ceremonies

Political decision making, policy choices, state activities

Untouchability, caste discriminations, polygamy, exclusion of women from public life (correct)

Religious reforms, state interference in religion, women's rights

Which of the following is NOT a practice that is deemed offensive to the normative order of the Constitution in the text?

Consuming vegetarian food Signup and view all the answers

In Indian secularism, what can be tolerated for some time according to the text?

Mildly offensive practices that do not violate the normative order Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying consensus of values in Indian secularism according to the text?

Values evolved through intense popular participation during the freedom struggle Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for the state to be interventionist in a neutral sense?

Taking the standpoint of the entire Indian humanity and not favoring any religion or community Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Indian Constitution in ensuring state neutrality?

Creating a secular state that upholds the principles of equality and rights for all Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define secularism?

Separation of religion from state and politics Signup and view all the answers

Why does secularism require different meanings and actions in various contexts?

Because each context has different requirements that create specific needs Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention Isaiah Berlin's idea of great liberating ideas turning into suffocating straightjackets?

To highlight the need for continuous defense and articulation of ideas Signup and view all the answers

How is Indian secularism described in the text?

Threatened by opposing forces due to lack of proper articulation and defense Signup and view all the answers