Question

Read the following provisions regarding Secularism in the Indian Constitution and choose the correct option.

• I. The Indian State has not adopted any religion as its official religion.
• II. The Constitution gives freedom to all the citizens to practice and propagate any religion.
• III. The Constitution declares any kind of discrimination done on the basis of religion to be legal.
• IV. It gives the government the right to intervene in religious matters for ensuring equality within religious communities.

• A. Only I, II and III are correct
• B. Only I, II and IV are correct
• C. Only I, III and IV are correct
• D. Only II, III and IV are correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Indian Constitution ensures secularism by not adopting an official religion, granting freedom of religion to all citizens, and intervening in religious matters to promote equality. Discrimination on religious grounds is prohibited, making option III incorrect.