Social Science Question(1 Marks)

The word ‘establishment’ means that the legislature cannot declare any religion as the official religion. Nor can they give preference to one religion.

Freedom to interpret refers to a person’s liberty to develop his/her own understanding and meaning of the religion practised.

Coercion means to force someone to do something. In other words, it refers to the force used by a legal authority like the state.

Intervene refers to the state’s efforts to influence a particular matter in accordance with the principles of the Constitution.

Religion is the personal beliefs and practices relating to the divine. It is also people’s beliefs and opinions concerning the existence, nature, and worship of the divine.

Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism are the major religions practiced all over the world.

This means that any interference in religion by the State has to be based on the ideals laid out in the Constitution.

Secularism refers to this separation of religion from the State.

In Saudi Arabia, non-Muslims are not allowed to build a temple, church etc., and nor can they gather in a public place for prayers.

The most important aspect of secularism is its separation of religion from State power. This is important for a country to function democratically.

In Saudi Arabia, non-Muslims are not allowed to build a temple, church, etc. and nor they can gather in a public place for prayers.

Among Muslims, many people believe in ‘Parda system’, whereas many do not approve of it & see it as interference in the freedom of women.

This is because the Indian State recognises that wearing a pugri (turban) is central to a Sikh’s religious practice and in order not to interfere with this, allows an exception in the law.

‘Freedom to interpret’ means an individual’s liberty to develop his own understanding and meaning of the religious teachings.