Question

Why is India known as a secular- nation?​

Answer 1

Answer:

India is called a secular state because there is no discrimination of religions by the government or the Constitution. According to it, the government cannot give special rights to any religion. Also, any religion cannot be deprived of certain rights.

Answer 2

Answer:

India is called a secular state because it does not have any state religion and people are free to practice any religion of their choice. Thus, the correct answer is option (D). Note: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was a great supporter of Secularism. He laid the foundation of Indian Secularism.