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Question 1
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What is emphasized as a necessary but not sufficient condition for a secular state?

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Having a formal, legal alliance with a religion

B
Refusal to be theocratic

C
Commitment to principles derived solely from religious sources

D
Separation of religion and state

Solution

The separation of religion-state is, however, a necessary but not a sufficient ingredient of a secular state.
Question 2
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How does secularism challenge religious domination?

A
By advocating for the superiority of one religion over others.

B
By promoting institutionalized religious practices.

C
By opposing only interreligious domination.

D
By opposing both interreligious and intra-religious domination.

Solution

Thus religious domination cannot be identified only with interreligious domination. It takes another conspicuous form, namely, intra-religious domination. As secularism is opposed to all forms of institutionalised religious domination, it challenges not merely interreligious but also intra-religious domination.
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What does the official suggest about state religions can impact religious equality and internal dissent?

A
By promoting diversity and tolerance.

B
By providing a framework for peaceful coexistence.

C
By potentially limiting the scope for internal dissent and religious equality.

D
By encouraging dialogue and open debate among religious groups.

Solution

The state in England in the sixteenth century was not run by a priestly class but clearly favoured the Anglican Church and its members. England had an established Anglican religion, which was the official religion of the state. Today Pakistan has an official state religion, namely Sunni Islam. Such regimes may leave little scope for internal dissent or religious equality.
Question 4
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In which year did the massacre of Sikhs occur in Delhi and other parts of India?

A
1971

B
1984

C
1992

D
2002

Solution

More than 2,700 Sikhs were massacred in Delhi and many other parts of the country in 1984. The families of the victims feel that the guilty were not punished.
Question 5
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A state governed directly by a priestly order is called:

A
Theocratic

B
Autocratic

C
Democratic

D
None of the above

Solution

A state governed directly by a priestly order is called theocratic.
Question 6
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What is the consequence of religious fundamentalism?

A
Increased religious tolerance.

B
Peaceful coexistence within and outside the affected country.

C
Fragmentation of religions into sects.

D
Preservation of minority rights.

Solution

Religious fundamentalism in parts of the US has become a big problem and endangers peace both within the country and outside. Many religions fragment into sects which leads to frequent sectarian violence and persecution of dissenting minorities.
Question 7
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What view suggests that religion will vanish once humanity attains universal contentment and fulfillment?

A
Religion is a natural human inclination

B
Religion is the 'opium of the masses'

C
Religion will evolve into new forms

D
Religion is essential for social cohesion

Solution

Some people believe that religion is merely the ‘opium of the masses’ and that, one day, when the basic needs of all are fulfilled and they lead a happy and contented life, religion will disappear.
Question 8
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How does secularism promote equality?

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By advocating for the dominance of certain religions.

B
By ensuring freedom within religions.

C
By promoting intra-religious domination.

D
By restricting religious practices.

Solution

We now possess a general idea of secularism. It is a normative doctrine which seeks to realise a secular society, i.e., one devoid of either inter-religious or intra-religious domination. Put positively, it promotes freedom within religions, and equality between, as well as within, religions.
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What complicates the notion of secularism in some non-theocratic states?

A
Close alliances between the state and particular religions.

B
Complete separation of state and religion.

C
The absence of any religious influence in governance.

D
The dominance of religious institutions in state affairs.

Solution

Some people think that the separation of state and religion is sufficient for the existence of a secular state. This does not appear to be so. Many states which are non-theocratic continue to have a close alliance with a particular religion.
Question 10
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What is the nature of state separation from organized religion?

A
The separation should take a specific form to be effective.

B
Different forms of separation may be appropriate depending on the values being promoted.

C
The American state provides the only valid representation of state separation.

D
The Indian state exemplifies the mainstream Western conception of state separation.

Solution

In fact the nature and extent of separation may take different forms, depending upon the specific values it is meant to promote and the way in which these values are spelt out.

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Question 1

Having a formal, legal alliance with a religion

Refusal to be theocratic

Commitment to principles derived solely from religious sources

Separation of religion and state

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Question 2

By advocating for the superiority of one religion over others.

By promoting institutionalized religious practices.

By opposing only interreligious domination.

By opposing both interreligious and intra-religious domination.

Solution

Question 3

By promoting diversity and tolerance.

By providing a framework for peaceful coexistence.

By potentially limiting the scope for internal dissent and religious equality.

By encouraging dialogue and open debate among religious groups.

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Question 4

1971

1984

1992

2002

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Question 5

Theocratic

Autocratic

Democratic

None of the above

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Question 6

Increased religious tolerance.

Peaceful coexistence within and outside the affected country.

Fragmentation of religions into sects.

Preservation of minority rights.

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Question 7

Religion is a natural human inclination

Religion is the 'opium of the masses'

Religion will evolve into new forms

Religion is essential for social cohesion

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Question 8

By advocating for the dominance of certain religions.

By ensuring freedom within religions.

By promoting intra-religious domination.

By restricting religious practices.

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Question 9

Close alliances between the state and particular religions.

Complete separation of state and religion.

The absence of any religious influence in governance.

The dominance of religious institutions in state affairs.

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Question 10

The separation should take a specific form to be effective.

Different forms of separation may be appropriate depending on the values being promoted.

The American state provides the only valid representation of state separation.

The Indian state exemplifies the mainstream Western conception of state separation.

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