12 Questions
What does the principle of separation in Indian secularism entail?
Independence of politics from religion
Which activities are meant to be free from religious interference in Indian secularism?
State activity, political decision making, and policy choices
What practices must be immediately outlawed according to the text?
Untouchability, caste discriminations, polygamy, exclusion of women from public life
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
In Indian secularism, what can be tolerated for some time according to the text?
Mildly offensive practices that do not violate the normative order
What is the underlying consensus of values in Indian secularism according to the text?
Values evolved through intense popular participation during the freedom struggle
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
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
How does the text define secularism?
Separation of religion from state and politics
Why does secularism require different meanings and actions in various contexts?
Because each context has different requirements that create specific needs
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
How is Indian secularism described in the text?
Threatened by opposing forces due to lack of proper articulation and defense
Explore the concept of Indian secularism as described by Rajeev Bhargava, focusing on the principle of principled distance between religion and politics. Understand the independence of politics from religion in the Indian version of secularism.
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