Question

what is secularism why india is called secular state

Answer 1

Secularism means that all the citizens of are free to accept any religion, he should have the right to follow their religion, to profess, protect and propagate their religion. India is called secular state because all the religions in India are equal before law. I hope it will help you.

Answer 2

This principle of separation of state from religious institutions means government and his rule never interfare or it try to keep distance from the religious matter their devotion or their practices
India is secular because it give equal rights to every religion