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Why is Indian Secularism called a mosaic frame? (a) Because in it various religions and languages flourish with freedom and dignity. (b) Because in it all groups without losing their identity become a part of the composite culture. (c) It unites common masses. (d) There is no state religion in India.

Why is Indian Secularism called a mosaic frame? (a) Because in it various religions and languages flourish with freedom and dignity. (b) Because in it all groups without losing their identity become a part of the composite culture. (c) It unites common masses. (d) There is no state religion in India. Correct Answer All the above

The correct answer is All the above.

Key Points

  • The term “Secular” means being "separate" from religion or having no religious basis. Hence, statement a is correct.
  • A secular person is one who does not owe his moral values to any religion. His values are the product of his rational and scientific thinking. Hence, statement d is correct
  • Secularism means the separation of religion from political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life, religion is treated as a purely personal matter. Hence, statement b is correct

Important Points

  • The term ‘Secular’ was added to the preamble by the forty-second Constitution Amendment Act of 1976, (India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic).
    • The term Secular was added to the preamble by the 42nd amendment.
    • Secularism was a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

Related Questions

S1:There is difference between Gandhiji's concept of secularism and that of Nehru's.
P :Nehru's idea of secularism was equal indifference to all religions and bothering about none of them.
Q :According to Gandhiji, all religions are equally true and each scripture is worthy of respect.
R :Such secularism which means the rejection of all religions is contrary to our culture and tradition.
S :In Gandhiji's view, secularism stands for equal respect for all religions.
S6:Instead of doing any good, such secularism can do harm instead of good.
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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
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