Which option shows the state playing an active role while remaining secular?

Correct answer: Enforcing law to protect places of worship of all communities

Direct answer: Option C, enforcing law to protect places of worship of all communities. Secularism does not mean that the state does nothing whenever religion is involved. It means the state does not favour one religion and gives equal respect and protection to all. Follow the reasoning: places of worship may face violence or illegal damage; the state has a duty to enforce law; protecting every community equally is neutral protection, not religious promotion. Option C therefore shows an active but secular role. Option A is wrong because declaring one national religion gives official preference. Option B is wrong because using public money to promote one religion is partial treatment rather than equal protection. Option D is wrong because special citizenship for one community based only on religion violates equal treatment. The useful distinction is protection versus promotion: stopping harm to everyone is secular; advertising or favouring one faith is not. Memory cue: equal security, not special favour.