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WorksheetsSST (Understanding Secularism)
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 13mins
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 main reason to separate state from religion is
to ensure the freedom of speech
so that majority can't exploit money and power
the tyranny of the majority and the violation of fundamental rights can be harmful for the minorities
to ensure equality
In India we must always wear a helmet while riding our bikes and motorcycles. Paramjit is a Sikh. While riding a two wheeler, he does not have to wear a helmet. Why?
Because a pugri (turban) protects a person's head and is equal to a helmet.
Because the Indian State recognises that wearing a pugri (turban) is central to a Sikh’s religious practice and does not interfere with this practice.
Because the Indian State recognises that wearing a pugri (turban) is in fashion now among the Sikhs and in order not to interfere with this, it allows an exception in the law.
All of the above
The Indian State is not ruled by a religious group and nor does it support any one religion. In India, government spaces like law courts, police stations, government schools and offices are not supposed to display or promote any one religion. Moreover, India follows a strategy of non-interference. Why?
For faster economic development of the country.
To achieve objectives of a truly religious State.
To achieve objectives of a secular State.
To increase the birth rate of female child.
Government schools can promote any one religion
(a)
What was the reason behind abolition of the evil practice of untouchability?
To end the Muslims in India
To end the discrimination
To end the poverty
None of these
In Feb 2004, which country has prohibited the wearing of conspicuous religious or political signs by the
France
Germany
India
America
Which one was not a secular country?
America
Israel
India
Belgium
What is the status of US legislature in the matters of the religion?
Prohibited making new gender law
Prohibited making new reservation
Prohibited making new religion law
None of these
Indian constitution mandates that Indian state is
Secular
Republic
Socialist
All of these
Is India a secular country?
Yes
No
Can't say
None of these
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
The Indian State is not ruled by a religious group and nor does it support any one religion. In India, government spaces like law courts, police stations, government schools and offices are not supposed to display or promote any one religion. Moreover, India follows a strategy of non-interference. Why?
For faster economic development of the country.
To achieve objectives of a truly religious State.
To achieve objectives of a secular State.
To increase the birth rate of female child.
The most important aspect of secularism is its............ of religion from state
Include
Separation
Both (1) & (2)
None of the these
Government schools don't celebrate any.............. festivals in the school premises
Religious
Cultural
Among the following which religion is the official religion of India?
Islam
Hinduism
Sikhism
None of these
what is the meaning of intervene
to interfere with something
bring about an agreement
correlate
The most important aspect of secularism is its separation of religion from..........power.
State
Council
France passed a law banning students from wearing any conspicuous religious signs or symbols in year
February 2004
January 2004
December 2004
September 2004
the government does not give importance to a single religion only because
they have to treat all religions as equal
simply
for saving electricity
no time
the Indian constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices
true
false
maybe
none of the above
the Indian constitution does not mandate that the Indian state be secular
true
false
very true
not at all true
Q2. Pick all the strategies used by the government to function secularly. Pick more than one option.
non-interference
fundamental duties
interventions
Distancing itself from religions
Q1. Why is the important to separate religion from state? (Pick the most appropriate)
To make sure a majority group doesn't dominate a minority group
To make sure all people have fundamental rights
To make Parliamentary form of Government
It is not important
Q3. True or False: Other countries secular strategies may differ from ours
True
False
Q4. When was the term "Secular" added to the Indian Constitution? Which amendment was it?
In 1976, 37th amendment
In 1974, 42nd amendment
In 1988, 26th amendment
In 1976, 42nd amendment
Q6. We don't need to separate religion from state power to function democratically.
False
True
Q7. Fill in the blank :
To respect every religion's activities, the Indian Constitution makes some ____________.
Amendments
Interventions
Distances itself from religions
Articles
Fill the blank
The Indian Constitution guarantees ___________ to religious __________ to enable them to live with dignity.
Constitutional remedies, majorities
Right to equality, minorities
Special rights, majorities
Special rights, minorities
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