Q1. [1] § Overview § Religion, communalism and politics
Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
I. There is no official religion in India.
II. Communities have freedom to profess and practice their religion.
III. State helps communities by giving aid to educational institutions run by them.
IV. India believes in theocracy.
- (A) I, II and III
- (B) I, II and IV
- (C) II, III and IV
- (D) I, III and IV
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2023 32/6/1 Q19
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Model Answer
(A) I, II and III
Statements I, II, and III are correct. India has no official religion; the Constitution provides freedom to profess and practice any religion; and the state can aid educational institutions run by religious communities. Statement IV is wrong — India is a secular state, not a theocracy.
Explanation
The textbook clearly states India has no official religion (unlike Pakistan/Sri Lanka), and the Constitution guarantees religious freedom and prohibits discrimination. "Theocracy" means rule based on religion — the opposite of India's secular model. Examiners expect you to identify the false statement (IV) to eliminate wrong options.
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