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What is a secular state? Which constitution provisions ensure secularism and religious freedom?

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Solution :A secular state is the ONE which does not follow any particular religion. In it no religion is given preference over the other.
(i) 42nd Constitutional Amendment was done in 1976. It was the time when the word .secular. added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
(ii) All religions are EQUALLY treated and no one is discriminated on the basis of religion.
(iii) Imparting RELIGIOUS education in government schools and colleges is strictly probihited.
(iv) Untouchability is banned CONSTITUTIONALLY.
(v) Every citizen is allowed to PRACTISE the religion of the his/her own choice.


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