SSC
INDIAN POLITY
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Question
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The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:1. the State treats all religions equally.2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
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I and II
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I, II and III
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II, III and IV
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I, II and IV
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Article 25 says that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. Hence statement D is correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -Freedom of religion is guaranteed by its constitution in which it gives equal rights to all citizens irrespective of religion. In 2010, the High Court held up the secular principles of the 1972 constitution.
Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The word ‘secular’ was added to the preamble of the Indian constitution in the year 1976 by the 42nd amendment act. It means that the citizens have complete freedom to follow and practice any religion.
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