With reference to the Freedom of Religion under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The right to propagate religion includes the right to force or fraudulently convert another person. 2. Religious freedom does not permit harmful practices such as human or animal sacrifice to appease any deities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The right to propagate religion does not give the right to convert another person by fraud, force, or allurement; individuals have the freedom to change their religion voluntarily. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. Religious freedom does not authorize practices that violate public order, morality, or health, such as human or animal sacrifice, which are punishable under the law. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.