Consider the following statements regarding the role of the State in Indian secularism:
1. The State distances itself from religion to ensure that power is not monopolized by any single religious group.
2. Under the policy of non-interference, the State may grant specific exemptions to certain religious communities.
3. The State can actively intervene in religious practices to eradicate social evils and prevent dominance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding the role of the State in Indian secularism:
1. The State distances itself from religion to ensure that power is not monopolized by any single religious group.
2. Under the policy of non-interference, the State may grant specific exemptions to certain religious communities.
3. The State can actively intervene in religious practices to eradicate social evils and prevent dominance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three statements are correct. To maintain secularism, the Indian State distances itself from religious control to avoid monopoly of any single group and does not patronize any single religion. Simultaneously, it allows reasonable accommodations/exemptions for certain religious groups (such as wearing turbans for Sikhs). It also intervenes selectively to eliminate social evils within religions (like untouchability) to enforce equality.

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