ICSE Class 7 History & Civics
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The Constitution of India — Question 4
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Explain the significance of the term Secular in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
India is a country of many religions and this makes the term Secular in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution very significant.
- India being Secular means that the state does not uphold any religion as the State religion.
- Every citizen of India has the liberty to profess, practice and propagate any religion of his or her choice.
- The country does not favour or promote any particular religion. It does not discriminate against anybody on the basis of religion.
- This has been ensured by incorporating freedom of religion in the Fundamental Rights.