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What is a core value of secularism?
What is a core value of secularism?
- Justice (correct)
- Government endorsement of faiths
- Dominance of one religion
- Religious censorship
The Indian Constitution promotes the official practice of a specific religion.
The Indian Constitution promotes the official practice of a specific religion.
False (B)
What rights does the Indian Constitution grant to religious minorities?
What rights does the Indian Constitution grant to religious minorities?
Special rights to live with dignity.
Secularism allows equal freedom of faith and __________ to all.
Secularism allows equal freedom of faith and __________ to all.
Match the reasons for the separation of religion and state:
Match the reasons for the separation of religion and state:
What is one of the objectives of Indian secularism?
What is one of the objectives of Indian secularism?
The Indian state does not interfere in religious affairs, similar to the US.
The Indian state does not interfere in religious affairs, similar to the US.
What does the Indian Constitution declare untouchability as?
What does the Indian Constitution declare untouchability as?
The Indian state aims to prevent the tyranny of one community over another, advocating for __________ and equality.
The Indian state aims to prevent the tyranny of one community over another, advocating for __________ and equality.
Match the following characteristics of secularism with their respective countries:
Match the following characteristics of secularism with their respective countries:
Which of the following is NOT one of the key aspects of secularism?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key aspects of secularism?
Secularism in India aims to ensure that a single religious group dominates the others.
Secularism in India aims to ensure that a single religious group dominates the others.
What are the three key principles essential for a truly secular India?
What are the three key principles essential for a truly secular India?
The __________ separates religion from the state to protect religious freedom.
The __________ separates religion from the state to protect religious freedom.
Match the following historical figures with their contributions to unifying communities:
Match the following historical figures with their contributions to unifying communities:
What year was the term 'Secular' added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
What year was the term 'Secular' added to the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
The Indian Constitution grants the right to establish educational institutions only to the majoritarian community.
The Indian Constitution grants the right to establish educational institutions only to the majoritarian community.
What does Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantee?
What does Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantee?
Every person is guaranteed the freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate his own __________.
Every person is guaranteed the freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate his own __________.
Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
The Indian state actively supports one religion over others.
The Indian state actively supports one religion over others.
How does the Indian state ensure non-interference in religious affairs?
How does the Indian state ensure non-interference in religious affairs?
Match the following Articles of the Indian Constitution with their rights.
Match the following Articles of the Indian Constitution with their rights.
Flashcards
What is secularism?
What is secularism?
A system where the government does not promote or favor any particular religion, allowing equal freedom of worship for all.
What are the core values of secularism?
What are the core values of secularism?
The core principles of secularism are based on justice, equality and promoting freedom of worship for all religions.
How does the Indian Constitution protect religious freedom?
How does the Indian Constitution protect religious freedom?
The Constitution protects individuals' rights to live according to their beliefs and practices, without state interference.
Why is separating religion and state crucial?
Why is separating religion and state crucial?
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How does India ensure secularism?
How does India ensure secularism?
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Why is state neutrality important in a multi-religious country?
Why is state neutrality important in a multi-religious country?
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What does a truly secular state NOT do?
What does a truly secular state NOT do?
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How does the separation of religion and state protect religious freedom?
How does the separation of religion and state protect religious freedom?
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What does neutrality mean in the context of secularism?
What does neutrality mean in the context of secularism?
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Where does India's secularism come from?
Where does India's secularism come from?
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What is the core principle of Indian Secularism?
What is the core principle of Indian Secularism?
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When was 'Secular' added to the Indian Constitution?
When was 'Secular' added to the Indian Constitution?
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How does the Indian State ensure secularism?
How does the Indian State ensure secularism?
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How does the state demonstrate non-interference in religious matters?
How does the state demonstrate non-interference in religious matters?
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How does the Constitution recognize religious institutions?
How does the Constitution recognize religious institutions?
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What freedoms does the Constitution guarantee regarding religion?
What freedoms does the Constitution guarantee regarding religion?
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When can the state intervene in religious practices?
When can the state intervene in religious practices?
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What freedoms are expressed in Article 25 of the Indian Constitution?
What freedoms are expressed in Article 25 of the Indian Constitution?
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What is a secular state?
What is a secular state?
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How does Indian secularism differ from US secularism?
How does Indian secularism differ from US secularism?
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What are the goals of Indian secularism?
What are the goals of Indian secularism?
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Give an example of how India promotes social justice.
Give an example of how India promotes social justice.
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Why is efficient administration essential in a secular state?
Why is efficient administration essential in a secular state?
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