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Chapter 17: India a Home to Many — Online MCQ Test

Q: How many major languages are recognized in the Indian Constitution?

Answer: C. 22 — The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages listed in Schedule VIII, reflecting India's linguistic diversity.

Q: Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures the right to freedom of religion?

Answer: B. Article 25 — Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.

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Chapter 17: India a Home to Many — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 7 SOCIAL — Chapter 17: India a Home to Many, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural diversity in India?

A. India has only one religion and one language
B. India is home to multiple religions, languages, cultures, and communities living together ✓
C. India is culturally uniform across all regions
D. India's diversity is limited to the northern regions only

Answer: B. India is home to multiple religions, languages, cultures, and communities living together
India is characterized by its pluralistic society where multiple religions, languages, castes, and cultures coexist and contribute to national identity.

How many major languages are recognized in the Indian Constitution?

A. 15
B. 18
C. 22 ✓
D. 25

Answer: C. 22
The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages listed in Schedule VIII, reflecting India's linguistic diversity.

Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures the right to freedom of religion?

A. Article 19
B. Article 25 ✓
C. Article 30
D. Article 45

Answer: B. Article 25
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.

Analyze: How does the Indian Constitution protect minority rights while maintaining national unity?

A. By imposing uniform culture on all citizens
B. By guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedom to practice diverse religions and cultures while ensuring equal citizenship ✓
C. By separating minorities from the mainstream society
D. By giving special privileges only to the majority community

Answer: B. By guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedom to practice diverse religions and cultures while ensuring equal citizenship
The Constitution protects minority cultural and religious rights through Articles 25-28 while ensuring all citizens have equal fundamental rights, balancing diversity with national cohesion.

TRICKY: Which statement is MOST accurate regarding India's approach to secularism?

A. India is secular because it has eliminated all religious practices
B. India is secular because it is primarily a Hindu nation
C. India is secular because the state remains neutral and protects all religions equally without promoting any ✓
D. India is secular because Christianity is the official religion

Answer: C. India is secular because the state remains neutral and protects all religions equally without promoting any
Indian secularism (dharma-nirpekshta) means the state is neutral toward all religions, protecting and promoting none specifically, ensuring equal rights for all communities.

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