SSC
INDIAN POLITY
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Question
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Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?
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Fundamental Rights
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Directive Principles
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Preamble to the Constitution
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Fundamental Duties
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The 42nd Amendment Act added the word ‘Secular’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Complete answer: A secular state is a state which is not based on any religion.
Detailed explanation-2: -(iv) The Preamble of the Indian constitution describes it as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic and declares to secure Justice, Equality, Liberty and Fraternity to all the citizens of the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution provides to all individuals and communities freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion, or not to follow any. The Constitution does not declare any religion as the official religion of the country.
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