Page 7 - HA - Std 8 - civics - Chap 2 - Subtopic -1 - what is secularism

Subjective Questions

Sl. Questions Skill Marks Page
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Q1 What is the meaning of secularism? Explain U 3 Pg19

Ans.
1. secularism means the state cannot discriminate against
citizens on the grounds of religion
2. The Indian constitution allows individuals the freedom to
live by their religious beliefs.
3. India also adopted the strategy of separating the power
of religion and the power of the state.

Q2 Can there be different views within the same religion? U 3 Pg20
Explain.

Ans. Yes, there can be different views within the same religion
and the Constitution has given the freedom to interpret
religious teachings differently. E.g. Untouchability. If state
power is in the hands of those who support untouchability
then Hinduism cannot be reformed. But this is not so.

Q3 The Indian Constitution mandates that the Indian state be U 5 Pg21
secular- Explain.

Ans.
Indian secularism is different from secularism practiced in
other countries. The Indian constitution mandates that the
Indian State be secular and only a secular state can
ensure the following

1. That one religious community does not dominate the
other.
2. That some members do not dominate other members of
the community.
3. That the state does not enforce any particular religion
not take away religious freedom of individuals.