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Question
Do you agree with the following statement? Give reasons for supporting or opposing it.
Secularism does not allow us to have a religious identity.
Solution
Any answer supported with an argument or explanation would solve the purpose. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, a sample solution has been provided for your reference:
Secularism allows us to have a religious identity. In India, a citizen can have a religious identity, so that he/she can represent his/her religious institution whenever required in order to preserve and develop it.
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Which of the following do you feel are compatible with the idea of secularism? Give reasons.
(a) Absence of domination of one religious group by another.
(b) Recognition of a state religion.
(c) Equal state support to all religions.
(d) Mandatory prayers in schools.
(e) Allowing separate educational institutions for any minority community.
(f) Appointment of temple management bodies by the government.
(g) Intervention of state to ensure entry of Dalits in temples.
What do you understand by secularism? Can it be equated with religious tolerance?
Do you agree with the following statement? Give reasons for supporting or opposing it.
Secularism is against inequality within a religious group or between different religious groups.
Do you agree with the following statement? Give reasons for supporting or opposing it.
Secularism has a western-Christian origin. It is not suitable for India.
