Chapter-15 Understanding Secularism — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 8th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Religious freedom Tolerance Constitution Atheism Explains secularism constitutional values and religious freedom in India.
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Chapter-15 Understanding Secularism — Important Questions & Answers
What does secularism mainly mean?
- A. A religion is given special status by the state
- B. The state treats all religions equally
- C. Only one religion is allowed in the country
- D. People must follow the religion of the government
Answer: B. The state treats all religions equally
Secularism means the government does not favour any one religion. It gives equal respect and protection to all religions.
Secularism means the government does not favour any one religion. It gives equal respect and protection to all religions.
Which part of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion?
- A. Article 25
- B. Article 14
- C. Article 32
- D. Article 370
Answer: A. Article 25
Article 25 gives every person the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
Article 25 gives every person the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
In a secular state, the government should
- A. Support only the majority religion
- B. Stay neutral towards all religions
- C. Ban all religious practices
- D. Make religion compulsory
Answer: B. Stay neutral towards all religions
A secular state does not favour any religion. It remains neutral and protects the freedom of all citizens.
A secular state does not favour any religion. It remains neutral and protects the freedom of all citizens.
A teacher asks students to respect classmates of all religions and not make fun of their beliefs. This is an example of
- A. Tolerance
- B. Discrimination
- C. Forced conversion
- D. Religious rule
Answer: A. Tolerance
Tolerance means accepting and respecting different faiths and opinions. It is essential for social harmony in a secular country.
Tolerance means accepting and respecting different faiths and opinions. It is essential for social harmony in a secular country.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- A. Secularism - Belief in no god
- B. Atheism - Equal respect for all religions
- C. Tolerance - Respecting different beliefs
- D. Religion - Freedom from law
Answer: C. Tolerance - Respecting different beliefs
Tolerance means respecting other people’s beliefs and practices. The other options mix up the meanings of the terms.
Tolerance means respecting other people’s beliefs and practices. The other options mix up the meanings of the terms.