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1.

Match the following:1. Saeculuma. khajuraho2. Ashokab. Neutral in religious matter3. Principal of neutralityc. Din-i0illahi4. Hindu templed. 12th Rock Edict5. Divine Faithe. Latin word

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1. e 

2. d 

3. b 

4. a 

5. c

2.

Match the following:      A    B1. Article 16a. 'an' age or' the spirit of an age'2. Saeculum b. Secularism3. Atheismc. Equality of opportunity in public employment4. George Jacob Holyoaked. peace and harmony among religion5. Such-e-Kule. lack of belief in god

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1. c 

2. a 

3. e 

4. b

5. d

3.

……….. is a part of democracy which grants equal rights to people.(a) Socialism (b) Freedom(c) Constitution (d) Secularism

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(d) Secularism

4.

Which of the following is correctly matched?(a) The Mughal Emperor – Ashoka (b) 12th Rock Edict – Akbar (c) Atheism – Lack of belief in god and gods (d) Secularism – Divine faith

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(c) Atheism – Lack of belief in god and gods.

5.

Secularism is ……… in India.(a) Valuable (b) Invaluable (c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’ (d) None of these

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(b) Invaluable

6.

Write about the Akbar’s instruction for mausoleum.

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Akbar’s instruction for his mausoleum was that it would incorporate elements from different religions including Islam and Hinduism.

7.

Write a short note on King Ashoka’s 12th Rock Edict.

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In his 12th Rock Edict, Ashoka made an appeal not only for the tolerance of all religious sects but also to develop a spirit of great respect towards them.

8.

State True or False 1. Akbar’s tomb is situated at Sikandara near Agra, India. 2. Secularism is the principle of-separation of state and country.3. Atheism is a lack of belief in men and women. 4. Article 26 defines freedom to manage religious affairs.5. Secularism is non-interference of the state in religious affairs and vice-versa.6. “India will be a land of many faith, equally honored and respected, but of one national outlook” was said by Mahatma Gandhi.7. The State will identify itself with or controlled by any religion.8. Secularism was accepted as one of the fundamental tenets for the development of democracy in India.9. Secular education is need to develop moral and humanistic outlook.10. Secularism compels people to respect other religion.

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1. True 

2. False 

3. False 

4. True 

5. True 

6. False 

7. False 

8. True

9. True 

10. True

9.

The Mughal emperor ……. followed the policy of religious toleration. (a) Babar(b) Shah Alam (c) Akbar (d) ShahJahan

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The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration.

10.

Government of India declares ……. for all religious festivals.(a) Money (b) Gifts (c) Bonus (d) Holidays

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Government of India declares Holidays for all religious festivals.

11.

Akbar’s tomb is situated at Sikandara near ……. in India.(a) Delhi(b) Jaipur (c) Agra (d) All of these.

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Akbar’s tomb is situated at Sikandara near Agra in India.

12.

Name some of the Indians who contributed to spread of secularism.

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1. Rajaram Mohan Roy

2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan 

3. Rabindranath Tagoje 

4. Mahatma Gandhi and 

5. B.R. Ambedkar

13.

Principle of ………. the state remains neutral in religious matter.(a) equality (b) liberty (c) neutrality (d) all of these

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(c) neutrality

14.

“Religion does not teach us animosity; we are Indians and India is our home” , who quoted this statement? (a) Akbar (b) Iqbal (c) Babar (d) George Jacob Holyoake

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This statemen is Iqbal

15.

Principle of ……… the state permits the practice of any religion.(a) equality (b) liberty (c) neutrality (d) both ‘a’ and ‘b’

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Principle of liberty the state permits the practice of any religion

16.

………. is the principle of separation-of state and religion.(a) Secularism (b) Socialism (c) Liberalisation (d) All of these

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(a) Secularism

17.

Fill in the Blanks:1. Religion does not teach us…….. 2. Secularism is a part of democracy which grants ………..3. ……….. is a lack of belief in god and gods.4. The basic aim of our constitution is to promote and ………5. Article 15 prohibits ……….. on the grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth.

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1. animosity

2. equal rights to people

3. Atheism 

4. unity and integrity of the nation 

5. discrimination

18.

Why we need secular education?

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1. To remove narrow mindedness and makes dynamic and enlightened view.

2. To develop moral and humanistic outlook.

3. To train the youth to be good citizen.

4. To strengthen democratic values like liberty, equality and fraternity and co-operative living.

5. To give wider vision towards life.

6. To develop an attitude of appreciation and understanding of others point of view.

7. To develop the spirit of love, tolerance, co – operation, equality and sympathy.

8. To synthesis materialism and spiritualism.

19.

What are the characteristic features of a secular state?

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1. Principle of Liberty – The state permits the practice of any religion

2. Principle of Equality – The state does not give preference to any religion over another.

3. Principle of Neutrality – The state remains neutral in religious matter.

20.

Bring out the features of the constitution of India.

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1. The state will not identify itself with or be controlled by any religion.

2. The state guarantees to everyone the right to profess any religion of their own.

3. The state will not accord any preferential treatment any of them.

4. No discrimination will be shown by the state against any person on account of his religious faith. 

5. It creates fraternity of the Indian people and gives assurance the dignity of the individual and unity of the nation

21.

Fill in the blanks: 1. India is a land of ……… faith and multi – cultural beliefs. 2. Secularism is invaluable for a ……3. ……. a British newspaper editor coined a term secularism. 4. Secularism is a part of ……. which grants equal rights.5. ……… and …… were advocated for religious toleration.6. Din-i-illahi means ……… 7. Sulh-e-Kul means …… 8. ………instructed for his mausoleum.9. The Indian state works in various ways to prevent ……… 10. ………the state permits the practice of any religion. 

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1. Niulti religious 

2. Socict 

3. George Jacob Holyoake 

4. democrac

5. Din-i-illahi and Suih-c-Kul 

6. Divine faith 

7. Peace and harmonvi 

8. Akbar 

9. religious 

10. Principle of Liberty

22.

British newspaper editor coined the term ‘secularism’. (a) George Jacob Holyoake (b) Gandhi (c) Nethaji (d) None of these

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(a) George Jacob Holyoake

23.

India is a land of ……….. (a) multi – religious faith (b) multi – cultural beliefs (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these

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(c) Both (a) & (b)

24.

Secularism means(a) State is against to all religions(b) State accepts only one religion(c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging any religion(d) None of these

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(c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging any religion

25.

The word secularism was not mentioned in our constitution when it was adopted in …….. (a) 1947 (b) 1948 (c) 1949 (d) 1950

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The word secularism was not mentioned in our constitution when it was adopted in 1950

26.

Secularism is the part of Indian ……(a) constitution (b) equal rights (c) principle of liberty (d) none of these

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(a) constitution

27.

Distinguish between constitution and secularism.

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Secularism :

1. Secularism is the part of Indian constitution.

2. Secularism was accepted as one of the fundamental tenets for the development of democracy in India.

3. The word secularism was not mentioned in our constitution when it was adopted in 1950.

4. Later on in 1976, the word secular was incorporated in the Preamble through the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution.

Constitution :

1. The makers of the Indian constitution were aware that a strong and united nation could be built only when all sections of people had the freedom to practice their religion.

2. The basic aim of our constitution is to promote unity and integrity of the nation along with individual dignity.

3. The freedom of religion guaranteed under the Indian constitution is not confined to its citizen alone but extends to aliens also.

28.

Assertion (A) : India is a land of Multi-religions faith and Multi-cultural beliefs.Reason (R) : India is the birth place of four major religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation A

29.

The Preamble of the Constitution was amended in ………(a) 1951 (b) 1976 (c) 1974 (d) 1967

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The Preamble of the Constitution was amended in 1976

30.

The term secularism has been drived from the …… word.(a) Greek(b) British (c) Tamil (d) Latin

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The term secularism has been drived from the Latin word.

31.

The word‘ saeculum’ meaning …….. (a) ‘an age’ (b) the spirit of an age(c) both ‘a’ and ‘b’ (d) none of these

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(c) both ‘a’ and ‘b’

32.

Match the following.1. Atheismcoined the word secularism2. Childrensocial reformer3. Din-i-Illahilack of belief in god4. Constitutionfuture citizen5. HolvoakeDivine faith6. Raiaram Mohan Rov1950

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1. Atheismlack of belief in god
2. Childrenfuture citizen
3. Din-i-Illahi –Divine faith
4. Constitution1950
5. Holvoakecoined the word .secularism
6. Raiaram Mohan Rovsocial reformer
33.

Separation of religion from the state means ………(a) Socialism(b) Democracy (c) Secularism (d) All of these

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(c) Secularism

34.

Fill in the blanks:1. According to Article …….. freedom to manage religious affairs.2. Children as future ……… must get education which should aim at their development of character and moral behavior.3. Secular education develop ……… and …… outlook.4. The basic aim of our ………is to promote unity and integrity of the nation along with individual dignity.5. According to Article 16 equality of opportunity in public ………6. ………allows us to live in civility.7. Secularism grants equal rights to the people in respect of their ……8. The Indian constitution guarantees fundamental rights that are based on …….. principles.9. Secular education need to train the youth to be good ………10. …….. give wider vision towards life.11. Secular education need to synthesis ………. and ………

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1. 26 

2. citizens

3. moral and humanistic

4. constitution

5. employment

6. Secularism

7. religious faith

8. Secular

9. Citizen

10. Secular education

11. materialism and spiritualism

35.

Assertion (A): A foreigner can practice his own religious faith in India.Reason (R): The freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution not only for Indians but also for the aliens also.(a) A is true but R is false.(b) Both A and R are true and R is the cdrrect explanation of A.(c) A is false but R is true.(d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.

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(b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

36.

How can you develop religious tolerance?

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1. At home – In your locality

2. At school – National level

37.

……….. of religion is related to fundamental rights. (a) Right to freedom(b) Right to equality (c) Right to liberty (d) Right to ideology

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(a) Right to freedom

38.

…….. is a land of multi religious faith.(a) Japan (b) China (c) India (d) England

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India is a land of multi religious faith.

39.

Consider the following statements and Tick (✓) the appropriate answer(i) The Indian state works in various ways to prevent religious domination.(ii) Secularism is the belief that no one should be discriminated on the basis of religion.(iii) Article 26 equality of opportunity in public employment.(iv) Secular education is need to give wider vision towards life.(a) (i), (ii) & (iii) are Correct(b) (i), (ii) & (iv) are Correct(c) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are Correct(d) (iv) and (ii) are Correct

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(b) (i), (ii) and (iv) are Correct

40.

What is the religious toleration of Akbar?

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The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration. His propagation of Din-i-Illahi (Divine Faith) and Sulh-e-Kul (Peace and harmony among religions) were advocated for religious toleration.

41.

What is the basic aim of our Indian constitution?

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The basic aim of our constitution is to promote unity and integrity of the nation along with individual dignity.

42.

According to Article 28, which type of education is restricted in state aided educational institutions?(a) Religious instruction (b) Moral education (c) Physical education (d) None above these

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(a) Religious instruction

43.

The word secular was incorporated in the preamble through the ……. Amendment of the Indian Constitution.(a) 21st (b) 26th (c) 42nd (d) 29th

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The word secular was incorporated in the preamble through the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution.

44.

The country will be considered as a secular country, if it ……(a) gives importance to a particular religion(b) bans religious instructions in the state – aided educational institutions.(c) does not give importance to a particular religion (d) bans the propagation of any religious belief

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(b) bans religious instructions in the state – aided educational institutions.

45.

Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?(a) Fundamental Rights (b) Fundamental Duty (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) Preamble of the Constitution

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(d) Preamble of the Constitution

46.

Which of the following is not correctly matched?(a) Poet labal – “Religion does not teach us animosity; we are Indians and India is our home”. (b) Principle of Equality – Give preference to any religion over another(c) Secularism – Tolerance towards other religious and peaceful(d) Article – 25(1) – Neutral in religious matters

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(d) Article – 25(1) – Neutral in religious matters

47.

Why is it important to separate religion from the state?

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It is important to separate religion from state because, a secular state is one in which the state does not officially promote any one religion as state religion.

48.

Mention any three Constitutional provisions related to secularism.

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1. Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, sex, or place of birth etc.

2. Article 16 – Equality, of opportunity in public employment.

3. Article 29(2) – A ban on discrimination in state-aided educational institution.

49.

Write a short note on Article 27.

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The state shall not compel any citizen to pay any taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.

50.

Why do we need secular education?

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1. Secularism in education means making public education free from any religious dominance.

2. Children as future citizens must get education which should aim at their development of character and moral behavior irrespective of religious affiliation.