Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceCIVICS CH3 Understanding Secularism5 Marks
Question
Explain the characteristic features of a secular state.
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Answer
A secular state is the one in which the state does not officially promote any one religion as the country’s official religion and every religion is treated equally.
It gives to every citizen not only the equal right to freedom of conscience but also the right to process practice, and propagate any faith of their own choice.
The state observes an attitude of neutrally and impartiality towards all religions.
In a secular state, no one is given preferential treatment and the state does not discriminate any person on the basis of their religious practices and beliefs.
All citizens are eligible to enter government service irrespective of their faith.
There should be absolutely no religious instructions in educational institutions and no taxes to support any particular religion.
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