Civics
Right to Freedom of Religion
धर्म की स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार
In this Class 9 Civics topic from the chapter Democratic Rights, students learn how the Indian Constitution protects freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion. They examine why this freedom is essential in a diverse, secular democracy, how it supports equality and individual dignity, and why it is subject to reasonable limits such as public order, morality and health. The topic also explains safeguards against religious discrimination and the constitutional separation of religion from state authority.
Practice questions
The religious freedom under Article 25 is subject to which conditions?In which situation would balancing freedom of religion and right to equality be most necessary?Which is the correct constitutional approach to religious freedom?Why would a policy of giving public posts on the basis of religion be unconstitutional?What is the correct distinction between lawful propagation and unlawful pressure in religious freedom?If the State applies equal traffic rules to all religious processions, what is this an example of?Why is applying general law to the financial administration of a religious institution not a violation of religious freedom?Why is mentioning only worship an incomplete answer in a question on religious freedom?Which example most weakens the religious neutrality of the State?Why is voluntariness important in changing religious identity under freedom of religion?In a secular State, what should be the relation between a citizen's religious identity and State service?Which statement best explains the constitutional balance of freedom of religion?If the State stops peaceful worship of a religious community only because it is a minority, what would it show?When can discussion of religious criticism and reform be protected under freedom of religion?What major right does Article 26 give to religious denominations?What should be the combined result of secularism and religious freedom?In which situation is a restriction on a religious event more likely to be unconstitutional?Why does freedom of religion address both individuals and communities?What is the correct difference between religious instruction and cultural study?Why is the role of courts important for freedom of religion?