CBSE Questions for Class 8 Civics Understanding Secularism Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

What does a person who doesn't discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs is called?
  • Casteist
  • Communalist
  • Secularist
  • Feminist
The idea that constitutes one of the foundations of our country is__________.
  • Communalism
  • Regionalism
  • Secularism
  • Casteism
Secularism means ____________________.
  • Suppression of all religions
  • Freedom of worship to minorities.
  • Separation of religion from State
  • A system of political and social philosophy that does not favour any particular religious faith.
Which of the following is not a feature of Secularism as spelled out in the Constitution of India?
  • No State religion
  • Freedom of conscience
  • Theological State
  • Freedom to manage religious affairs
A secular state is a state ________________.
  • Where there is no religion
  • Which abolishes religion
  • Where there is only one religion
  • Where all religions are free and equal in the eye of the state
Secularism in Indian Constitution means ________________.
  • state is religious
  • equal treatment of all religions
  • state is anti religious
  • none of the above
India is a secular state because_________.
  • we don't have any official religion
  • every one has the freedom to follow a religion of their choice
  • the Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion
  • all of the above
Which is the most important reason to consider India as a secular state?
  • People of different religions live in India
  • Government works for the welfare of people of all religions
  • Religion is separated from politics
  • Minority religions are given special protection
The secularization thesis.
  • states that sacred considerations gain ascendancy over secular considerations
  • considerations trends toward modernization
  • is assumed to accompany the transformation of human societies from simple to complex forms
  • none of the above
The _____________ amendment of the U.S. constitution prohibits the law from making laws ''respecting an establishment of religion''.
  • 42nd
  • 3rd
  • 10th
  • 1st
Which Fundamental Right has enabled India to be a secular state?
  • Educational and cultural rights
  • Right to freedom of religion
  • Right to equality
  • All of the above
History provides us with many examples of discrimination, exclusion, and persecution on the grounds of religion. In India, the State does not discriminate against a citizen on the grounds of their religion. This is because India is a ------ country.
  • Federal
  • Secular
  • Independent
  • Friendly
Consider  the following statements related to secularism in India :
1.  It entails strict separation of religion from politics
It bans parties with religious affiliation form contesting elections
It grants religious liberty to all communities
4.  It accepts community personal laws 
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • 1,3 and 4
  • 1, 2 , 3 and 4
Indian secularism works in many ways. Where required the Constitution intervenes to prevent the domination of one religion over another. The intervention of the State can also be in the form of support. Listed below are some of the examples of State intervention. Choose which is the incorrect example -
  • The Indian Constitution grants the right to religious communities to set up their own
    schools and colleges.
  • The Indian Constitution intervened in Hindu religious practices in order to abolish
    untouchability.
  • It also gives some religious communities financial aid on a non-preferential basis.
  • Government schools are allowed to promote any one religion either in their
    morning prayers or through religious celebrations.
The western model of secularism has ____________.
  • Complete separation of religion and politics
  • No support of State to religion
  • Liberty of individuals
  • All of the above
What are the threats to the Indian secularism?
  • Vote bank politics
  • Intolerance
  • Social inequalities
  • All of these
Which amendment of the Constitution added the word 'secular' in the Preamble?
  • 42nd Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
  • 46th Amendment
  • 50th Amendment
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