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
How should sound control rules apply to religious events in a secular state?ExpertLevel 54What should be examined first while evaluating a ban on religious dress in secularism?ExpertLevel 54Why is balance between expression of identity and institutional discipline necessary in secularism?ExpertLevel 54Why can protection of a religious minority's language and culture be linked with secularism?ExpertLevel 54What would be the ethical use of data about religious communities in secularism?ExpertLevel 54Why can mentioning religion on civic identity documents be a sensitive issue in secularism?ExpertLevel 54What should be the relation between personal belief and civic certificates in secularism?ExpertLevel 54When can government aid be given to religious institutions under secularism?ExpertLevel 54How can respect for citizens' religious identity and supremacy of law coexist in secularism?ExpertLevel 54When can the state accept public advice from religious leadership in secularism?ExpertLevel 54How should social service by religious institutions be viewed in secularism?ExpertLevel 54What condition is necessary if a religious institution runs a public school in secularism?ExpertLevel 54How can religious differences be connected with civic friendship in secularism?ExpertLevel 54What is the main sign of ethical citizenship in secularism?ExpertLevel 54Which basis is most useful to distinguish religious insult from valid criticism in secularism?ExpertLevel 54What is the proper way to address historical religious disputes in a secular state?ExpertLevel 54How should shared public memorials be created under secularism?ExpertLevel 54Why is refusal of market service on the basis of religious identity a problem in secularism?ExpertLevel 54When can anti-discrimination rules on a private institution be proper in secularism?ExpertLevel 54Why is protection of a citizen who criticises a religious community important in secularism?ExpertLevel 54