Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Constitution provides restricted and narrow freedom to individuals to practice their respective religions.
2. The term 'Secular' (Panthnirpeksh) was explicitly included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution since its adoption in 1950.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Constitution provides restricted and narrow freedom to individuals to practice their respective religions.
2. The term 'Secular' (Panthnirpeksh) was explicitly included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution since its adoption in 1950.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Both statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is false because the Indian Constitution provides broad, robust freedom (not narrow freedom) for individuals to choose, profess, and practice their faith. Statement 2 is false because the word 'Secular' (Panthnirpeksh) was not in the original Preamble in 1950; it was added later by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.

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