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The Indian Constitution mandates that the Indian state be secular. According to the Constitution, the Indian state can realize its objectives by following-1. that one religious community does not dominate another.2. the state does not enforce any particular religion.Which among the above is/are correct?1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • The Indian Constitution mandates that the Indian state be secular.
  • According to the Constitution, only a secular state can realize its objectives to ensure the following :-
    • that one religious community does not dominate another
    • that some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community
    • that the State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals
  • All statements are correct.

  • As per the constitution, the Indian state is not ruled by a religious group and nor does it support any one religion.
  • Indian state adopts a strategy of noninterference. This means that in order to respect the sentiments of all religions and not interfere with religious practices, the State makes certain exceptions for particular religious communities.
  • The Indian Constitution bans untouchability in order to prevent the religion-based exclusion and discrimination of ‘lower castes’.


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