Q783
What is meant when the Constitution declare India "Secular State"?
A.
Religious worship is not allowed
B.
Religions are patronised by the State
C.
The state regards religions as a private affairs
of the citizen and does not discriminate on
this basis
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The term "Secular State" for India does not mean that India is non-religious or irreligious or anti-religious, but it simply means that state has no religion of its own and it follows the age-old Indian principle of "Sarva Dharma Samabhava". And also State regards religions as private affairs of citizens and does not discriminate on this basis.