Political Science
Secularism
धर्मनिरपेक्षता
In Class 11 Political Science, Part 2: Political Theory, this topic explores secularism as a principle for organising relations between religion, the state and citizens. Students examine freedom of conscience, equality before the law, religious diversity, minority rights and the importance of keeping public institutions fair to people of different faiths. The topic also introduces the Indian approach to secularism, including principled state intervention in religious practices when necessary to protect equality and social justice, while considering major debates and criticisms.
Practice questions
When can putting only one religion’s message on the wall of a public institution become a problem?MediumLevel 53Which process better increases the legitimacy of religious reforms in secularism?MediumLevel 53What is the correct relation between religious plurality and national unity in secularism?MediumLevel 53What is the difference between majoritarianism and democratic majority in secularism?MediumLevel 53What should the state examine before accepting a demand of a religious group in secularism?MediumLevel 53Why is school segregation based on religious identity harmful in secularism?MediumLevel 53What is the difference between fair criticism and religious intolerance in secularism?MediumLevel 53What should the state establish before restricting religious freedom in secularism?MediumLevel 53When can complete state passivity in religious matters increase injustice in secularism?MediumLevel 53When is increasing security during a community’s festival proper in secularism?MediumLevel 53What caution is necessary while making a uniform rule on religious symbols in secularism?MediumLevel 53Why should a public official’s personal religious opinion not influence decisions in secularism?MediumLevel 53Why can a demand for reform from within a religious community be important in secularism?MediumLevel 53How should the question of using taxpayers’ money for a religious event be examined in secularism?MediumLevel 53What should be the limit of dialogue among religious communities in secularism?MediumLevel 53What can a court balance in a matter related to religious freedom in secularism?MediumLevel 53Why is citizen equality not complete merely by writing it in law in secularism?MediumLevel 53What problem is shown when service is denied in the market on religious grounds in secularism?MediumLevel 53Preventing violence based on religious identity is linked with which responsibility of the state in secularism?MediumLevel 53Why is freedom of conscience important for children and youth in secularism?MediumLevel 53