Q. Separation of religion from the state is known as:
A). Federalism
B). Secularism
C). Socialism
D). Liberalism
Answer: B). Secularism
Explanation: When the state keeps religion separate from its functioning and does not favour any religion, it is known as secularism.
Q. Hitler persecuted which of the following groups the most during his rule in Germany?
A). Jews
B). Japanese
C). Americans
D). Russians
Answer: A). Jews
Explanation: Hitler and the Nazi regime targeted Jews through systematic persecution, discrimination, and genocide, leading to the Holocaust during World War II.
Q. Separation of religion from the state is important because:
A). It allows government to control religious practices
B). It prevents conflicts that arise from religious dominance
C). It forces everyone to follow the majority religion
D). It reduces cultural diversity
Answer: B). It prevents conflicts that arise from religious dominance
Q. Freedom to interpret religious teachings allows:
A). Only priests to decide religious rules
B). Individuals to follow religion in their own way
C). State to impose religious laws
D). Majority community to control interpretations
Answer: B). Individuals to follow religion in their own way
Explanation: This right allows citizens to critically understand and practise their religion without coercion
Q. According to the Constitution, secular state ensure
A). That one religious community does not dominate another
B). That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community
C). That the state does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals
D). All of the above
Answer: D). All of the above
Q. State intervention in religion is allowed mainly to:
A). Control the functioning of all religions
B). Protect citizens from exploitative practices
C). Spread religious teachings
D). Decide which religion people must follow
Answer: B). Protect citizens from exploitative practices
Explanation: Intervention aims to safeguard rights, especially when religious customs cause harm.
Q. Why does the state intervene in religion-based personal laws?
A). To promote one religion
B). To ban all religious practices
C). To force people to follow the same religion
D). To protect fundamental rights such as equality and dignity
Answer: D). To protect fundamental rights such as equality and dignity
Q. The ban on untouchability is mainly aimed at:
A). Promoting social separation
B). Ensuring equality and dignity
C). Giving privileges to upper castes
D). Supporting only majority religion
Answer: B). Ensuring equality and dignity
Q. A key feature of American secularism is:
A). The state can promote one religion
B). Complete separation between religion and the state
C). The state controls religious institutions
D). Only majority religion gets protection
Answer: B). Complete separation between religion and the state
Explanation: According to first Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibit that neither the State nor religion can interfere in the affairs of one another.
Q. Indian secularism allows:
A). State to either support or interfere in religion to ensure equality
B). Strict separation between state and religion like the U.S.
C). Promotion of majority religion
D). Religious leaders to influence public laws
Answer: A). State to either support or interfere in religion to ensure equality
Explanation: Indian secularism is based on the principle of equal respect for all religions. The state can intervene to remove discriminatory practices.
Q. When did France officially enact the law banning students from wearing conspicuous religious symbols in public primary and secondary schools?
A). 2002
B). 2003
C). 2004
D). 2005
Answer: C). 2004