1. Hinduism is the official religion in India.
2. Christianity is the official religion in the USA.
3. Sikhs are allowed to ride a bike without wearing a helmet.
4. There is complete separation of religion and State in the USA.
5. Religious based educational institutions are not supported by the government of India
Fill in the blanks with the help given words:
1. The right to practise a particular religion is an example of fundamental rights.
2. Caste inequality is a major problem in
religion.
3. 3ment grants.
4. A Sikh is allowed to carry a kirpan in public places.
5. In USA, the State and religion are separate
Answer these questions in brief :
1. What is secularism?
2. What are the goals of secularism in India?
3. What is the need of secularism?
4. What do you understand by freedom of interpretation of religious tenets?
Answers
Explanation:
1- The preamble of the Indian constitution states that India is a secular state. The Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions: namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—collectively known as Indian religions that believe Moksha is the most supreme state of the Ātman (soul).
2- Christianity is the largest religion in the United States, with the various Protestant Churches having the most adherents. The United States has been called a Protestant nation by a variety of sources.
3- A turbaned Sikh man was issued a photo challan allegedly not donning a helmet while riding a motorcycle. As per Section 129 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, Sikhs, both men and women, wearing turbans are exempted from wearing protected headgear.
4- The first amendment to the US Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The two parts, known as the "establishment clause" and the "free exercise clause" respectively, form the textual basis for the Supreme Court's interpretations ...
5- KOCHI: In a landmark verdict, the Kerala High Court on Friday held that private unaided schools which require state recognition have no right to promote a particular religion while imparting elementary education.