Question

What is Secular state? Explain any two features of India Secularism

Answer 1

A secular state is a state which is neutral in matters of religion, such states are not against the religion nor support it. And in Indian secularism, the state maintains a principled distance from the religion, but the Indian constitution states that India is a secular state. Following are the features of India Secularism:
- There is no such religious community which dominates the other or is superior to other community. 
- The State is not allowed to enforce any particular religion on people nor take away their existing religion or freedom from the individuals.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Fundamental Rights Under the Right to Freedom of Religion, our Constitution provides to all citizens freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion, or not to follow any.

(b) Under the Cultural and Educational Rights, our Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.