WorksheetsUnderstanding Secularism
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is secularism?
Separation of state from law
Separation of state from religion
Separation of state from judiciary
Separation of state from caste
What is Indian secularism?
There is no Tyranny of one religion over another.
Members do not dominate other members of the same religious group.
state does not take away religious freedom of individual
all of the above
the government schools can not promote only one religion
true
false
Indian constitution mandates that Indian state is
Secular
Republic
Socialist
All of these
Who is the present prime minister of India?
Yogi Aditya Nath
Amit Shah
Narendra Modi
Arvind Kejriwal
Among the following which religion is the official religion of India?
Islam
Hinduism
Sikhism
None of these
Is India a secular country?
Yes
No
Can't say
None of these
Children of all ages should also wear helmets. Independently of our age, skill level, or experience, we must always wear a protective helmet while riding our bikes, motorcycles, skating, even skiing. Paramjit is a Sikh man. While driving a two wheeler, he does not have to were a helmet. Why?
Because pugri (turban) protects person's head equal to helmet.
Because the Indian State recognizes that wearing a pugri (turban) is central to a Sikh’s religious practice and in order not to interfere with this, allows an exception in the law.
Because the Indian State recognises that wearing a pugri (turban) is in fashion to a Sikh’s religious practice and in order not to interfere with this, allows an exception in the law.
All of the above
Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the persons mandated to represent the State, from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. Why secularism is important?
Acts of discrimination take place more easily when one religion is given official recognition by the State at the expense of other religions.
Acts of discrimination does not take place more easily when one religion is given official recognition by the other countries at the expense of other religions.
Acts of discrimination take place more easily when one religion is not given official recognition by the State at the expense of other religions.
None of the above
Government schools can promote any one religion
(a)
Which country didn't allow non-Muslims to build their worship places?
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Saudi Arabia
As India is a secular country, it's government cannot
allow the4 citizens to practice and preach any religion of their choice
Ban things done in the name of religion that violate the rights of some citizens
give grants to religious institutions
celebrate religious festivals in its offices
