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| 51. |
What is federal? |
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Answer» Federal : Power is distributed between a central government and state government. |
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| 52. |
What is Compatriot? |
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Answer» Compatriot : A person who comes from the same country. |
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| 53. |
What is Diarchy? |
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Answer» Diarchy : A government in which power vested in two rulers. |
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| 54. |
Match the following :Group-AGroup-B1. 42nd Amendmenta) Fundamental Rights2. 44th Amendmentb) Fundamental Duties3. 86th Amendmentc) Deletion of Right to Property4. Part-IIId) Right to Education5. Part – IVAe) Socialist, Secular added to Preamble |
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| 55. |
What guarantee do fundamental rights give to citizens ? |
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Answer» Fundamental rights guarantee that every citizen can lead a peaceful life as long as he /she inhabits the country. |
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| 56. |
Who were the main leaders in the formation of the Constitution of India? |
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Answer» The main leaders in the formation of the Constitution of India were national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Shyam Prasad Mukherjee, Sardar Baldev Singh, etc. Moreover, there were Constitution scholars like Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Dr Kanaiyalal M. Munshi, etc. in the constitution committee. Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indians and H. P Modi – represented the Parsis. Sarojini Naidu and Vijayalakshmi Pandit were the female members in the constituent committee. Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the constitution committee. A drafting committee was formed to prepare the final draft of the constitution under the chairmanship of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. |
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| 57. |
Describe the process of the formation of the Constitution.ORHow was the Constitution of India formed ? Describe. |
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Answer» A total of 389 members formed the constitution committee which included 30 members of schedule castes (Harijan). Frank Anthony represented the Anglo-Indians and the H. P Modi represented the Par sis in the constitution committee. Scholars and leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Shyam Prasad Mukherjee, Sardar Baldev Singh were included in the constitution committee. Scholars like Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, K. M. Munshi and female members like Sarojini Naidu and Vijayalakshmi Pandit were included in the constitution committee. Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected president of the constitution committee. A Drafting committee was formed to prepare the final draft of the Constitution. This committee was headed by Dr B. R. Ambedkar. The constitution committee started working on 9th .. December, 1946. The members met 166 times over a period of 2 years 11 months and 18 days. During these days the constitution committee discussed each detail of the Constitution. The Constitution was passed on 26th November, 1949 and implemented on 26th January, 1950. India became republic from that day. |
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| 58. |
When was the Constitution of India enforced ? |
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Answer» The Constitution of India was enforced on 26th January, 1950. |
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| 59. |
Which Act is called as Government of India Act? |
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Answer» 1935 Act is called as Government of India Act. |
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| 60. |
In which year Government of India Act was made? |
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Answer» Government of India Act was made in 1935.” |
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| 61. |
Government of India Act -1935 was an ___________Act. |
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Answer» Government of India Act -1935 was an important Act. |
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| 62. |
Mention the salient features of the Indian Constitution. |
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Answer» The Constitution of India is a very dynamic creation of our law makers. It comprises of many salient features. 1. Written constitution. 2. Lengthiest constitution. 3. Democratic form of government. 4. Sovereignty of the people. 5. The parliamentary form of government. 6. Fundamental Rights. 7. Fundamental Duties. 8. Directive Principle of State Policy. 9. Single citizenship 10. Rigid and Flexible constitution |
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| 63. |
Fill in the Blanks1. Draft Constitution was prepared and submitted to the Constituent Assembly in …………. . 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was popularly known as …………. . 3. Dr. Ambedkar was born on …………. . 4. Pandit Jawahar Lai Nehru addressing the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly on …………. . 5. Rights are …………. of persons. |
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Answer» 1. 1948 2. Baba Saheb Ambedkar 3. 14th April, 1891 4. 13-12-1946 5. reasonable claims |
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| 64. |
When was our constitution adopted? |
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Answer» Our Constitution was adopted in November 26th, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950. The Rights are reasonable claims of persons. |
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| 65. |
Our Constitution was adopted on A) 27th November, 1949 B) 26th November, 1949 C) 26th December, 1949 D) 26th January, 1949 |
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Answer» B) 26th November, 1949 |
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| 66. |
Define Directive Principles. |
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Answer» Directive Principles are the guidelines of our Constitution. |
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| 67. |
What are the classical languages in India? |
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Answer» There are six classical languages namely – Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia. |
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| 68. |
One of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right? (a) Workers from Karnataka go to Kerala to work on the farms. (b) Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools. (c) Men and Women government employees got the same salary.(d) Parents property is inherited by their children |
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Answer» (d) Parents property is inherited by their children |
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| 69. |
Find the odd one out. (a) Right to Equality (b) Right against Exploitation (c) Right to Property (d) Cultural and Educational Rights |
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Answer» (c) Right to Property |
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| 70. |
The Directive Principles can be classified into: (a) Liberal and Communist principles (b) Socialist and Communist principles (c) Liberal, Gandhian and Communist principles (d) Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal principles |
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Answer» (d) Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal principles |
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How can the Fundamental Rights be suspended? (a) If the Supreme Court so desires (b) If the Prime Minister orders to this effect (c) If the President orders it during the national emergency(d) All of the above |
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Answer» (c) If the President orders it during the national emergency |
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Fill in the Blanks1. The concept of Constitution first originated in ……. 2. ……. was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly. 3. The Constitution of India was adopted on ……. 4. ……. writs are mentioned in Article 32. 5. Fundamental duties have been given to the citizen of India under Article …… |
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Answer» 1. U.S.A 2. Dr. Sachidanandha Sinha 3. 26th November 1949 4. Five 5. 51 A |
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| 73. |
42nd Amendment was made in A) 1974 B) 1976 C) 1978 D)1980 |
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Answer» Correct option is B) 1976 |
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| 74. |
List out the three heads of the relations between the Centre and the States. |
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Answer» There are 1. Legislative relations 2. Administrative relations 3. Financial relations. |
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| 75. |
‘Education’ comes under which list? (a) Union list (b) State list (c) Concurrent list (d) None of the above |
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Answer» (c) Concurrent list |
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| 76. |
How many times has the Preamble to the Constitution of India amended? (a) once (b) Twice (c) Thrice(d) Never |
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Answer» Correct Answer is: (a) once |
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| 77. |
The Indian Constitution gives to its citizens: (a) Double Citizenship (b) Single Citizenship (c) Single Citizenship in some States and double in others (d) None of the above |
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Answer» (b) Single Citizenship |
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| 78. |
In the preamble of our Constitution the slogans of ……… Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is given importance. (a) French Revolution (b) Russian Revolution (c) American Revolution (d) German Revolution |
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Answer» (a) French Revolution |
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Which of the following is given importance in the Preamble of our Constitution? (a) Liberty (b) Equality (c) Fraternity (d) All the above |
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Answer» (d) All the above |
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| 80. |
Which of the following committees/commissions made recommendations about the Centre-State Relations? (i) Sarkaria Commission (ii) Rajamannar Committee (iii) M.N. Venkatachaliah Commission Select the correct answer from the codes given below(a) i, ii and iii (b) i and ii(c) i and iii (d) ii and iii |
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Answer» (b) i and ii |
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| 81. |
Mention the phrase with which the Preamble of our Constitution begins? What does this imply? |
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Answer» The Preamble of our Constitution beings with the phrase “We, the People of India”. This implies that the constitution derives its authority from the people of India. |
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Match the Column I with Column II.Column IColumn IIBProhibition of employment of children.(ii)Right to Constitution remediesCProtection of culture.(iii)Right against exploitationDmanage religious affairs(iv)Right to equalityERedressal for the violation of fundamental right.(v)Freedom of religion |
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Answer» A. (iv) B. (iii) C. (i) D. (v) E. (ii) |
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Fill in the Blanks1. Our Constitution is concerned with the framework of distribution of powers between the various organs of the government and between ……. and ……. 2. H.C. Mukherjee and ……. were elected as the Vice-Presidents of the constituent Assembly at the time of framing Constitution. 3. The original Constitution was hand written by ……. 4. Our Constitution is the ……. of all the written Constitutions of the world. 5. India is a …. state.6. The right to vote to all citizens above 18 years of age without any discrimination is ……. 7. The preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ……. drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru 8. Preamble begins with the phrase ……. 9. The citizenship Act has been amended is far ……. times. 10. The ……. writ safeguards people from illegal arrest. 11. Under Article 21 A ……. education was made as fundamental right to provide early childhood care and education. 12. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred …. subjects from state list to concurrent list. 13. Article 51A specified for the first time a code of fundamental duties of ……. the citizens. 14. Parliament enacted the official language Act in the year |
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Answer» 1. Union and the States 2. V.T. Krishnamachari 3. Prem Behari Narain Raizada 4. lengthiest 5. Secular 6. Universal Adult Franchise 7. ‘Objective Resolution’ 8. We the people of India 9. eight 10. Habeas Corpus 11. elementary 12. five 13. ten 14. 1963 |
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| 84. |
Apart from B.R. Ambedkar, how many other members were in the Drafting Committee? (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 7 |
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Answer» Correct Answer is: (b) 6 |
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| 85. |
Match the Column I with Column IIColumn IColumn IIAPreamble(i)Supreme courtBDrafting committee chairman(ii)Magna cartaCCalligrapher of Indian Constitution(iii)Key to the ConstitutionDPart III of the Constitution(iv)Dr. B.R. AmbedkarEGuardian of Constitution(v)Prem Behari Narain Raizad |
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Answer» A. (iii) B. (iv) C. (v) D. (ii) E. (i) |
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What does Preamble refer to ? What does it contain? |
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Answer» 1. The term Preamble refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution. 2. It consists of ideals, objectives and basic principles of the Constitution. 3. It is described as the ‘Key to the Constitution’. |
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Name the five subjects that are transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List. |
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Answer» Education, Forests, weights and measures, protection of wild animals and birds and administration of justice, Constitution and organisation of all courts except the supreme court and the high courts. |
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| 88. |
What is mandamus? |
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Answer» Mandamus is a kind of writ that protects the petitioner who requires legal help to get his work done by respective public authorities. |
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| 89. |
Write a brief note on how our Constitution is framed? |
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Answer» A Constituent Assembly was set up in 1946 to frame the Constitution . The Assembly consisted 389 members Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the president and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chairman of the drafting committee. The Assembly worked through various committees and finally completed the draft. It was adopted on November 26th 1949. Came into force on 26 January 1950. |
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Write a paragraph on Constitutional Reform commissions. |
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Answer» The National commission to review the working of the Constitution was set up by a resolution of the Government of India in 2000, headed by M.N Venkatachaliah. In April 2007 a three member commission headed by the former Chief Justice of India M.M. Punchchi was set up by the Government to take a fresh look at relative roles and responsibilities of various levels of Government and their inter relations. |
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| 91. |
Which is the single biggest source of Indian Constitution? |
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Answer» The single biggest source of Indian Constitution is Government of India Act 1935. |
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What change is made in Article 45 by 86th Amendment Act? |
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Answer» 1. The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under Article 21 A. 2. The amended directive request the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years. |
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Write briefly about Acquisition of Citizenship. |
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Answer» The Citizenship Act of 1935 prescribes five ways of acquiring citizenship, “viz, birth, descent, registration, naturalisation and incorporation of territory. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, the citizenship could be acquired through any of the following methods. (i) By Birth: All persons bom in India on or after 26 January, 1950 are treated as citizens by birth. (ii) By Descent: A person bom outside India on or after 26 January, 1950 shall be a citizen of India by descent. If his father is a citizen of India at the time of his birth. (iii) By Registration: A person can acquire citizenship of India by registration with appropriate authority. (iv) By Naturalisation: A foreigner can acquire Indian Citizenship on application for naturalization to the Government of India. (v) By Incorporation of Territory: In the event of a certain territory being added to the “territory of India, the Government of India shall specify the persons of that territory who shall be citizen of India. |
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List the fundamental duties of every citizen of India. |
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Answer» Under part IVA of our Constitution Article 51A declares the duty of a Citizen of India. 1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. 2. To Cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired die national struggle for freedom. 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. 4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. 5. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India. 6. To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women. 7. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. 8. To Protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, 9. rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures. 10. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. 11. To safe guard public property and to abjure violence. 12. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity making the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement. 13. To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. 14. Under 51 A (k) 11th fundamental duty. |
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Who is known as “Father of the Indian Constitution”?A) M.K. Gandhi B) Jawahar Lai Nehru C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad |
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Answer» C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
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Why is a Constitution necessary for a nation ? |
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Answer» No country can function smoothly without a Constitution. One cannot imagine the administration of a country without a Constitution. The Constitution of every country finely weaves the ethos and ideals, of the country. The kind of government of the country and its ^ administration are decided by the Constitution. Many objectives have been achieved through the Constitution. The representatives, elected by the people, run the country in accordance with the rules laid down in the Constitution. Our Constitution contains provisions and rules to ensure that leaders do not misuse their powers. |
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Who is known as “Father of the Nation”? |
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Answer» Mahatma Gandhi is known as “Father of the Nation”. |
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| 98. |
State the basic features of Secular state. |
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Answer» A Secular state in one which : 1. Does not have an official or state religion. 2. Does not discriminate against anybody on grounds of religion. 3. Does not favour or promote any particular religion. 4. Guarantees the freedom of every individual to profess, practise and propagate his or her own religion. |
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‘India is a secular nation.’ Explain. |
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Answer» The Government of India does not conform to the norms of any particular religion or sect. Citizens are not discriminated on the basis of their faith, sect or religion. Every citizen of the country is free to follow the religion of his/her choice. The Indian government is neutral in religious matters. Thus, it is said that ‘India is a secular nation’. |
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How can you say that India is a Secular country? |
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Answer» Yes, India is a secular country. Because, Indian Government did not give any importance to any religion during the policy decisions (or) making. There is no state religion in India. Just people of India are followed the religion. |
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