Question

Read the following passage carefully:
India is a secular, democratic nation. This implies that every religion is treated equally
and at
par with
every other religion. No religion is accorded any preferential treatment
of any kind. All citizens are also free to practice, preach or profess any religion of their
choosing. The state does not have a unified or homogeneous religious following
This unique characteristic of India ensures its unity in diversity, India has been the
birthplace of several religions and is the land where all these religions - such as
Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and so on exist
simultaneously, peacefully and harmoniously
But, some anti-social elements have interpreted the sanctity of religions in a twisted
way. No religion preaches violence or rioting All the religions are but various ways to
reach the Supreme Being, they are paths which lead to the ultimate truth and salvation,
though we refer to the destination by various names such as Jesus, Krishna, Buddha.
Allah and so on. It is important to realize that in order to ensure a peaceful mosaic of
cultural distinctness, the path of non-violence or ahimsa, as given by the Father of the
nation, must be followed unwaveringly.
God created man in his own image. Hence, it follows naturally that there is some
divinity within all human beings. Thus, to kill and murder in the name of religion is
blasphemy. Only once the religious fanatics understand this, will there be perpetual
peace
in the land
1. What is meant by the term "Secular"?
2. What is special about India's association with religion?
3. Why are human beings divine?
4. How can all religions co-exist peacefully?
5. What is blasphemy?
6. Write the meaning of the given words:
a. perpetual b. democratic
Q2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Secular means that every religion is treated equally and doesn't compare with other religions.

2.All citizens are free to practice any religion of their

choice .

3. God created man in his own image. Hence , it follows naturally that there is some divinity within all human beings.

4. God created man in his own image. Hence it follows naturally that their is some divinity within all human beings. Only once the relegious fanatics understand this will there be perpetual peace in the land.