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Use the following information to answer the next question.

Column 1		Column 2
1.	Secularism in USA	i.	State intervention in religion
2.	Principled distance	ii.	First amendment
3.	Secularism in India	iii.	Respect for sentiments of all religions
4.	Abolishment of untouchability	iv.	Interference based on constitutional norms

The information in the given table can be correctly matched as

1 − ii, 2 − iii, 3 − iv, 4 − i

1 − ii, 2 − iv, 3 − iii, 4 − i

1 − iii, 2 − ii, 3 − i, 4 − iv

1 − ii, 2 − iv, 3 − i, 4 − iii

Solution

The correct answer is B.

Question 2
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Use the following information to answer the next question.

Hitler established a dictatorial regime in Germany and persecuted various innocent people.

Which community was persecuted the most by Hitler?

A
Christians

B
Jews

C
Hindus

D
Muslims

Solution

Jews were persecuted the most by Hitler.

The correct answer is B.
Question 3
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A few countries are not secular and restrict the people belonging to other religions from practicing their religion.

Which of the following countries does not allow its citizens to build temples, churches etc.?

A
India

B
Pakistan

C
Saudi Arabia

D
Sri Lanka

Solution

Saudi Arabia does not allow its citizens to build temples, church etc. as it is a Muslim state.

The correct answer is C.
Question 4
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‘Principled Distance’ can be defined as

A
the limited interference of State in religion

B
a check by the constitution on the state’s interference in religion

C
unchecked interference of the state in religion

D
the independence of state and religion with respect to each other

Solution

‘Principled Distance’ means that the state’s interference in religion has to be based on the ideals laid out in the constitution.

The correct answer is B.
Question 5
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Use the following information to answer the next question.

The Indian Constitution provides the citizens the right to freely practice their religion.

Which Articles of the Constitution guarantee religious freedom to all Indian citizens?

A
14, 15, 16, 17

B
19, 20, 21, 22

C
23, 24

D
25, 26, 27, 28

Solution

Articles 25, 26, 27 and 28 provide religious freedom to all citizens of India.

The correct answer is D.
Question 6
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Which of the following features is not a component of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

A
Non-intervention of state in religious matters

B
Interference of state in religious matters

C
Non-interference of state and religion in each others’ affairs

D
Prohibition of legislation, which denies free practice of religion

Solution

Interference of state in matters of religion is not an feature of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The correct answer is B.
Question 7
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Use the following information to answer the next question.

Untouchability has been abolished by the constitution of India.

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

A
15

B
16

C
17

D
18

Solution

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.

The correct answer is C.
Question 8
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The most important aspect of secularism is the

A
separation of state from religion

B
separation of politics from religion

C
separation of one community from the other

D
mixing of religion with state

Solution

The separation of state from religion is the most important aspect of secularism.

The correct answer is A.
Question 9
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The separation of the State from religion does not ensure the freedom to

A
interpret religious teachings differently

B
defame other religious groups

C
practice religion one’s individual choice

D
exit from a religion

Solution

The separation of the State from religion does not ensure the freedom to defame other religious groups.

The correct answer is B.
Question 10
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What is the one significant difference between American and Indian secularism?

A
The Indian Constitution encourages the State to adopt a religion.

B
The Indian Constitution allows the State to intervene in religious matters.

C
It is the duty of the Indian State to prohibit free existence of religion.

D
The Indian Constitution forbids the State from interfering in religious disputes.

Solution

The State can intervene in religious matters in India unlike the USA where state intervention in religious matters is strictly forbidden.

The correct answer is B.

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Question 1

1 − ii, 2 − iii, 3 − iv, 4 − i

1 − ii, 2 − iv, 3 − iii, 4 − i

1 − iii, 2 − ii, 3 − i, 4 − iv

1 − ii, 2 − iv, 3 − i, 4 − iii

Solution

Question 2

Christians

Jews

Hindus

Muslims

Solution

Question 3

India

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka

Solution

Question 4

the limited interference of State in religion

a check by the constitution on the state’s interference in religion

unchecked interference of the state in religion

the independence of state and religion with respect to each other

Solution

Question 5

14, 15, 16, 17

19, 20, 21, 22

23, 24

25, 26, 27, 28

Solution

Question 6

Non-intervention of state in religious matters

Interference of state in religious matters

Non-interference of state and religion in each others’ affairs

Prohibition of legislation, which denies free practice of religion

Solution

Question 7

15

16

17

18

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Question 8

separation of state from religion

separation of politics from religion

separation of one community from the other

mixing of religion with state

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Question 9

interpret religious teachings differently

defame other religious groups

practice religion one’s individual choice

exit from a religion

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Question 10

The Indian Constitution encourages the State to adopt a religion.

The Indian Constitution allows the State to intervene in religious matters.

It is the duty of the Indian State to prohibit free existence of religion.

The Indian Constitution forbids the State from interfering in religious disputes.

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