Understanding Secularism

Question 1

Secularism refers to

Answer 1

Separation of religion from the state

Question 2

Suggest a word to define to force someone to do something

Answer 2

Coercion

Question 3

Why is it important to separate the state from religion 2 points

Answer 3

1. This is important for a country to function democratically.
2. It gives the freedom to the individual to perform their religion in their own way.

Question 4

What are the objectives of a secular state specially for India

Answer 4

1. One religious community does not dominate another.
2. Some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community.
3. The state does not enforce any particular religion, not take away the religious freedom of individuals.

Question 5

Three ways by which India is secular

Answer 5

1. The Government of India doesn’t interfere in any religion. The Indian state is neither ruled by religious group nor as it supports any one religion.
2. A strategy of non interference where they don’t interfere in any religious practices.
3. Such a strategy of intervention where they do interface in some of the religious practices in accordance with the constitution to make them balanced. Example allowing Sikh community not to wear a helmet.

Question 6

What does intervene means

Answer 6

It refers to the states if I to influence a particular matter in accordance with the principles of the constitution

Question 7

Which place is taken by Americans

Answer 7

The place of allegiance