Religious Diversity and Secularism
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Religious Diversity and Secularism starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Define religious diversity. How is it reflected in Indian society?
Describe how the Indian judiciary has contributed to upholding secularism.
Describe the difference between Western and Indian models of secularism.
Describe the role of the state in maintaining religious harmony in India.
Discuss the challenges faced by India in maintaining religious diversity and secularism.
Discuss the impact of religious diversity on Indian politics.
Discuss the role of civil society in promoting secularism and religious harmony in India.
Explain the concept of 'positive secularism' as practiced in India.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution declares India a secular state? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 25 (3) Article 44 (4) Article 15
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 19 (4) Article 21
Which of the following is a challenge to secularism in India? (1) Religious harmony (2) Communalism (3) Interfaith dialogue (4) Cultural exchange
Which of the following is a constitutional provision to protect religious minorities in India? (1) Article 30 (2) Article 17 (3) Article 19 (4) Article 21
Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act of 1976 added the word 'secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission was set up to examine the status of religious and linguistic minorities in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for safeguarding the rights of religious minorities in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ model of secularism advocates strict separation between religion and state.
True or False: Secularism in India means the state has its own official religion.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows citizens to propagate their religion peacefully.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows religious instruction in government-aided educational institutions.
True or False: The Indian Constitution allows the state to impose restrictions on religious freedom in the interest of public order.
