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Which of the following best describes secularism?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Understanding Secularism
  1. a) Separation of church and state
  2. b) Religion governing all laws
  3. c) State controlling religious institutions
  4. d) Exclusive devotion to one faith
Answer
a) Separation of church and state

The correct answer is a) Separation of church and state — Thus option a) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Define secularism as the principle of keeping religious and state affairs separate.
  2. Explain that secularism does not mean lack of religion, but that the state treats all religions equally and does not favor any.
  3. Relate this definition to the options and see that option a) matches this description.
  4. Thus option a) is the correct answer.
Common mistake: confusing secularism with atheism or religious neutrality

Concept tested: definition of secularism

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