Understanding Indian Secularism

What does secularism mean in the Indian context?

• Only promoting Hinduism

• Separation of religion from the state

• Giving special rights to majority religion

• Religion controls the government

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Freedom of Religion?

• Article 14

• Article 15

• Article 25

• Article 19

What is the key feature of secularism in India?

• One religion is preferred

• State promotes atheism

• State treats all religions equally

• Religion decides laws

Which of these is an example of religious discrimination?

• Giving holiday on all religious festivals

• Denying a person a job due to their religion

• Celebrating all religious events in schools

• Allowing all to wear religious symbols

In which country is wearing religious symbols like a turban or hijab banned in government schools?

• India

• France

• Nepal

• USA

Why is it important to separate religion from the state?

• To protect minority religious groups

• To promote a single religion

• To increase religious conversion

• To make religion powerful

Which one of the following is not allowed in a secular state?

• People following different faiths

• State promoting one religion

• Equal rights for all religions

• Religious freedom

Which of the following actions by the state reflects secularism?

• Funding only temples

• Banning all religious books

• Intervening in religion when rights are violated

• Supporting religious conversion

Who said, "Religion is a matter of personal belief and faith"?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Rabindranath Tagore

Which term best describes the Indian government’s attitude toward religions?

• Biased

• Neutral

• Indifferent

• Supportive of one religion