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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
                                                CLASS VIII CIVICS
                                               CH 2 – SECULARISM
                                     COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS



                 Sl.no  Questions

                 1      Describe the key features of Indian secularism and explain how they
                        differ from the secularism practiced in other countries

                 2      Summarize the historical context in which India adopted secularism
                        and illustrate how it helps maintain harmony in a diverse country
                 3      Demonstrate how the Indian government ensures religious freedom
                        through constitutional provisions and give real-life examples of its
                        implementation
                 4      Examine a case where the government had to intervene in religious
                        matters and discuss its impact on secularism in India.

                 5      Explain why secularism is essential in a democracy and illustrate its
                        role in social justice.
                 6      Evaluate the role of the judiciary in maintaining secularism, citing
                        landmark judgments.
                 7      Explain how secularism protects minority rights in India with

                        examples.
                 8      India's secularism requires state intervention in religious matters.
                        Justify.
                 9      Compare secularism in democratic and non-democratic nations.
                 10     Evaluate India's approach to religious festivals in public spaces and
                        demonstrate how it aligns with secular principles.
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