Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with answers on the topic “Secularism in India: Concept, Challenges and Reality” suitable for a Civil Services Examination

What is the primary constitutional provision for secularism in India?
- A) Article 15
- B) Article 25
- C) Article 21
- D) Article 14
  Answer: B) Article 25
Which of the following defines the concept of secularism?
- A) State endorsement of a particular religion
- B) Separation of religion from the State
- C) Promotion of all religions by the State
- D) Prohibition of all religions
  Answer: B) Separation of religion from the State
The Indian Constitution considers secularism as a fundamental part of which part of the Constitution?
- A) Fundamental Rights
- B) Directive Principles of State Policy
- C) Preamble
- D) Amendment Procedures
  Answer: C) Preamble
Which of the following articles guarantees the freedom of religion in India?
- A) Article 19
- B) Article 25-28
- C) Article 14
- D) Article 32
  Answer: B) Article 25-28
Which Supreme Court case emphasized the secular nature of the Indian State?
- A) Kesavananda Bharati Case
- B) S.R. Bommai Case
- C) Minerva Mills Case
- D) Golak Nath Case
  Answer: B) S.R. Bommai Case
What is the essence of secularism in India according to the Constitution?
- A) Equal treatment of all religions
- B) State preference for Hinduism
- C) Total atheism
- D) Religious discrimination
  Answer: A) Equal treatment of all religions
Which of the following is NOT a challenge to secularism in India?
- A) Communal riots
- B) Inter-religious marriage
- C) Religious intolerance
- D) Political misuse of religion
  Answer: B) Inter-religious marriage
The concept of ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhava’ is associated with which principle?
- A) Religious exclusivity
- B) Religious tolerance
- C) Complete secularism
- D) Religious conflict
  Answer: B) Religious tolerance
Which of the following statements is true about the status of secularism in India?
- A) Secularism has no legal backing
- B) Secularism is a basic structure of the Constitution
- C) Secularism is only a directive principle
- D) Secularism is enforced only in urban areas
  Answer: B) Secularism is a basic structure of the Constitution
Which Indian state was the first to implement a comprehensive law for the protection of secularism?
- A) Punjab
- B) Kerala
- C) Maharashtra
- D) Assam
  Answer: B) Kerala
The term “Hindutva” is often associated with which challenge to secularism?
- A) Economic reform
- B) Cultural nationalism
- C) Social justice
- D) Environmental conservation
  Answer: B) Cultural nationalism
What is the significance of Article 27 of the Indian Constitution in the context of secularism?
- A) It provides for freedom of speech
- B) It prohibits the State from imposing taxes for the promotion of any religion
- C) It ensures equality before law
- D) It guarantees the right to equality
  Answer: B) It prohibits the State from imposing taxes for the promotion of any religion
Which of the following can be considered a positive aspect of secularism in India?
- A) State-sponsored religious activities
- B) Equal rights for all religions
- C) Promotion of one religion over others
- D) Political parties based solely on religion
  Answer: B) Equal rights for all religions
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution explicitly mentioned secularism?
- A) 42nd Amendment
- B) 44th Amendment
- C) 61st Amendment
- D) 73rd Amendment
  Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Which of the following is an example of a secular state?
- A) A state that promotes one religion
- B) A state that treats all religions equally
- C) A state that has a state religion
- D) A state that restricts religious practices
  Answer: B) A state that treats all religions equally
The Supreme Court’s judgement in the case of ‘Indira Sawhney vs. Union of India’ relates to:
- A) Reservations in jobs
- B) Secularism
- C) Freedom of religion
- D) Right to education
  Answer: A) Reservations in jobs
Which of the following best describes the relationship between religion and politics in India?
- A) They are completely separate
- B) They are intertwined
- C) Politics is dictated by religion
- D) Religion is controlled by the State
  Answer: B) They are intertwined
The phrase “Unity in Diversity” is often associated with which concept in India?
- A) Nationalism
- B) Secularism
- C) Regionalism
- D) Socialism
  Answer: B) Secularism
Which of the following acts can undermine the secular fabric of India?
- A) Freedom of Religion Act
- B) Anti-Conversion Laws
- C) Right to Information Act
- D) Reservation Policy
  Answer: B) Anti-Conversion Laws
The secularism model in India is primarily based on which of the following principles?
- A) Religious neutrality
- B) Religious favoritism
- C) Atheism
- D) Religious homogeneity
  Answer: A) Religious neutrality
Which of the following groups has often challenged the secular framework in India?
- A) Women’s rights groups
- B) Environmental activists
- C) Communal organizations
- D) Economic reformers
  Answer: C) Communal organizations
Secularism in India aims to protect which of the following?
- A) Cultural homogeneity
- B) Freedom of religion for all
- C) Economic interests of one religion
- D) Nationalist sentiments
  Answer: B) Freedom of religion for all
Which constitutional provision allows for the imposition of President’s rule in a state?
- A) Article 356
- B) Article 352
- C) Article 360
- D) Article 340
  Answer: A) Article 356
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secularism in India?
- A) Equal respect for all religions
- B) Religious intolerance
- C) Freedom of belief
- D) State neutrality in religious affairs
  Answer: B) Religious intolerance
The concept of secularism in India is most closely related to which of the following philosophies?
- A) Marxism
- B) Liberalism
- C) Socialism
- D) Nationalism
  Answer: B) Liberalism
Which international document recognizes the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion?
- A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- B) Geneva Convention
- C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- D) Convention on the Rights of the Child
  Answer: C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Which of the following is an effect of secularism in Indian society?
- A) Increased religious conflict
- B) Greater social harmony
- C) National disunity
- D) Religious discrimination
  Answer: B) Greater social harmony
Which amendment is often referred to as the “mini Constitution” for its significant changes, including secularism?
- A) 42nd Amendment
- B) 44th Amendment
- C) 61st Amendment
- D) 73rd Amendment
  Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
Which of the following articles prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion?
- A) Article 15
- B) Article 16
- C) Article 17
- D) Article 18
  Answer: A) Article 15
Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by secularism in India today?
- A) Economic growth
- B) Educational reforms
- C) Communal politics
- D) Globalization
  Answer: C) Communal politics

These MCQs are designed to cover various aspects of secularism in India, including its constitutional basis, challenges, and realities in contemporary society.

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