Question

Some of the key characteristics of western and Indian model of secularism have got mixed up. Separate them and make a new table.

Western Secularism	Indian Secularism
Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs	State-supported religious reforms allowed
Equality between different religious groups is a key concern	Equality between different sects of religion is emphasised
Attention to minority rights	Less attention to community-based rights
Individual and his rights at the center	Rights of both individual and religious community protected.

Answer 1

Western Secularism	Indian Secularism
Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs	State-supported religious reforms allowed
Less attention to community-based rights	Attention to minority rights
Equality between different sects of religion is emphasised	Equality between different religious groups is a key concern
Individual and his rights at the center	Rights of both individual and religious community protected