Theocratic and Secular States Quiz

What is a theocratic state?

• A state where multiple religions coexist peacefully.

• A state governed directly by a priestly order.

• A state that has no official religion.

• A state that promotes religious freedom.

What is required to create a secular state?

• Making a particular religion the state religion.

• Separation of state institutions and religious institutions.

• Allowing religious leaders to participate in state governance.

• Establishing a legal alliance with a major religion.

Which of the following is an example of a theocratic state?

• India

• Pakistan

• Papal states of Europe in medieval times

• England in the sixteenth century

What does a secular state aim to achieve?

• Promotion of a single religion.

• Religious freedom and equality.

• Religious dominance of the majority.

• Governance by religious leaders.

Which country has an official state religion of Sunni Islam?

• India

• England

• Pakistan

• United States

What is a key difference between a secular state and a theocratic state?

• Secular states are governed by religious leaders.

• Secular states have no formal alliance with any religion.

• Theocratic states ensure religious freedom for all.

• Secular states suppress all forms of religion.

What should a secular state be committed to?

• Spreading religious teachings.

• Ensuring inter-religious and intra-religious equality.

• Establishing a close alliance with a dominant religion.

• Promoting theocracy.

Which model of secularism is based on mutual exclusion of state and religion?

• Indian model

• Western model

• Papal model

• Theocratic model

Why is the separation of state and religion necessary?

• To promote religious dominance.

• To prevent oppression and discrimination based on religion.

• To establish a single dominant religion.

• To create hierarchies within society.

What does the Indian model of secularism aim to achieve?

• Establishment of a single state religion.

• Complete exclusion of religion from public life.

• Separation of religion and state to promote religious harmony and equality.

• Alliance with the majority religion to ensure governance.