SSLC (English Medium) इयत्ता ८ - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions for Social Science

Secularism is a part of democracy which grants _________________.

______________ is a lack of belief in god and gods.

The basic aim of our constitution is to promote _______and ______.

Article 15 prohibits _____________on the grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth.

Match the following

There is state religion in India.

The term secularism has been derived from the Greek word.

The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration.

Jainism originated in China.

Government of India declares holidays for all religious festivals.

1. Secularism is invaluable for a society like India which is characterized by religious diversity
2. word secularism was not mentioned in the Constitution when it was adopted in 1950.
3. Article 26 deals with payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
4. Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.

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.

Assertion (A): Secularism is invaluable in India.

Reason (R): India is a multi-religious and multi-cultural country.

Find out the wrong pair.

Name some of the Indians who contributed to spread of secularism.

What does secularism mean?

State the objectives of secularism.

Why is it important to separate religion from the state?

What are the characteristic features of a secular state?

Mention any three Constitutional provisions related to secularism.