1.
Which of the following Characteristic Features of a Secular State is correct ?
1. Principle of Liberty
2. Principle of Equality
3. Principle of Neutrality
A. Only 1 is correct
B. 2 and 3 is correct
C. 1 and 2 is correct
D. All are correct
Answer : D. All are correct
2.
Din-i-Illahi (Divine Faith) and Sulh-e-Kul (Peace and harmony among religions) were advocated for religious toleration during whose period
A. Babur
B. Humanyun
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
Answer : C. Akbar
3.
the word secular was incorporated in the Preamble through the which Amendment of the Indian Constitution.
A. 41st
B. 42nd
C. 43rd
D. 45th
Answer : B. 42nd
4.
Secularism means
A. State is against to all religions
B. State accepts only one religion
C. An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging any religion
D. None of these
Answer : C. An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging any religion
5.
The Preamble of the Constitution was amended in
A. 1951
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1978
Answer : B. 1976
6.
Consider the following statements and tick the appropriate answer
i) Secularism is invaluable for a society like India which is characterized by religious diversity.
ii) The word secularism was not mentioned in the Constitution when it was adopted in 1950.
iii) Article 26 deals with payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
iv) Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.
A. i, ii only
B. ii, iii only
C. iv only
D. i, ii and iv only
Answer : D. i, ii and iv only
7.
India is a land of
A. multi - religious faith
B. multi - cultural beliefs
C. both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Answer : C. both 1 and 2
8.
Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Fundamental Duty
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. Preamble of the Constitution
Answer : D. Preamble of the Constitution
9.
Right to freedom of religion is related to
A. Judiciary
B. Parliament
C. Directive principles of State Policy
D. Fundamental rights
Answer : D. Fundamental rights
10.
According to Article 28, which type of education is restricted in state aided educational institutions?
A. religious instruction
B. Moral education
C. Physical education
D. None above these
Answer : A. religious instruction
11.
Which Article prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth.
A. Article 15
B. Article 14
C. Article 13
D. Article 12
Answer : A. Article 15
12.
Assertion (A): A foreigner can practice his own religious faith in India.
Reason (R): The freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution not only for Indians but also for the aliens also.
A. A is true but R is false.
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false but R is true.
D. Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer : B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
13.
Assertion (A): Secularism is invaluable in India.
Reason (R): India is a multi- religious and multi- cultural country.
A. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is wrong and R is correct.
D. Both are wrong.
Answer : A. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
14.
Find out the wrong pair.
a) Din-i-Illahi - A book
b) Khajuraho - Hindu temple
c) Ashoka - Rock Edict
d) Iqbal - Poet
A. Ashoka - Rock Edict
B. Din-i-Illahi - A book
C. Khajuraho - Hindu temple
D. Iqbal - Poet
Answer : B. Din-i-Illahi - A book
15.
____________ of religion is related to fundamental rights
A. Right to freedom
B. Right to equality
C. Right to liberty
D. Right to ideology
Answer : A. Right to freedom
16.
In Article 26, which type of freedom is discussed?
A. religious instruction
B. Moral education
C. Physical education
D. freedom to manage religious affairs
Answer : D. freedom to manage religious affairs
17.
Secularism in India is
A. Valuable
B. Invaluable
C. both Valuable and Invaluable
D. None of these
Answer : B. Invaluable
18.
The term secularism is derived from the word 'saeculum' which belogs to
A. Latin
B. Spanish
C. Greek
D. Italian
Answer : A. Latin
19.
saeculum' meaning is
1. An Age
2. Spirit of an Age
Choose the correct answer.
A. 1 is correct
B. 2 is correct
C. Both are correct
D. Both are wrong.
Answer : C. Both are correct
20.
______________________ a British newspaper editor coined the term secularism.
A. H.G. Wells
B. Agatha Christy
C. George Jacob Holyoake
D. Charles Dickens
Answer : C. George Jacob Holyoake
21.
“Religion does not teach us animosity; we are Indians and India is our home”, who quoted this statement?
A. Babur
B. Humanyun
C. Akbar
D. Iqbal
Answer : D. Iqbal
22.
Secularism is the part of Indian ________________
A. principle of liberty
B. constitution
C. equal rights
D. All the above
Answer : B. constitution
23.
Which of the following Articles are correct
Article 15 – prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth etc.,
Article 16 – equality of opportunity in public employment.
A. Article 15 is correct
B. Article 16 is correct
C. Both are correct
D. Both are wrong.
Answer : C. Both are correct
24.
Which of the following Articles are correct
Article 25(1) – guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice and propagate religion individually.
Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs
A. Article 25(1) is correct
B. Article 26 is correct
C. Both are correct
D. Both are wrong.
Answer : C. Both are correct
25.
Which of the following Articles are correct
Article 27 – The state shall not compel any citizen to pay any taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
Article 28 – on religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institution.
A. Article 27 is correct
B. Article 28 is correct
C. Both are correct
D. Both are wrong.
Answer : C. Both are correct
26.
Which Article deals with – A ban on discrimination in state-aided educational institution .
A. Article 30
B. Article 29(2)
C. Article 13
D. Article 12
Answer : B. Article 29(2)
27.
The Preamble of the Constitution includes all except
A. Fraternity
B. Justice
C. Equality of status
D. Adult Franchise
Answer : D. Adult Franchise
28.
The chief architect of Indian secularism was
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Gandhiji
C. Subash Chandra Bose
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Answer : A. Jawaharlal Nehru
29.
A secular state is a state
A. which abolishes religion
B. Where there is no religion
C. where there is only one religion
D. where all religions are free and equal
Answer : D. where all religions are free and equal