STD VIII SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE

TOPIC- CIVICS L-3 UNDERSTANDING SECULARISM

Q1. Fill in the blanks:1. The term secularism refers to the separation between the power of religion and
the power of _____________.
2. Indian secularism follows a strategy of _______________.
3. The intervention of state can also be in the form of______.
4. Wearing a pagri is central to a ___________ religious practice.
5. ___________ Schools dont celebrate any religious festivals in the school
premises.
Q2.State whether the following statements are True or False:1. In America, there is a strict separation between religion and the State.
2. In India, the government cannot force Sikhs to wear helmet.
3. In Saudi Arabia, non-Muslims are allowed to build temples, churches etc.
4. Muslims and Christians were treated equally in the Jewish state of Israel.
5. The practise of untouchability is abolished in India.
Q3.Answer the following in brief:1. What does Indian Constitution say about religion?
2. What is secularism?
3. Give two examples of discrimination, exclusion and persecution on the grounds
of religion.
4. Mention the three main objectives of a secular State.
5. How does the Indian state use the strategy of distancing from religion?
6. Indian secularism works through a strategy of non-interference. What does this
mean?
7. The state can intervene in the religious matter in the form of support. Explain
how?
8. In USA, what does the separation between State and religion mean?
Q4. Answer the following in detail:1. Why is it important to separate religion from the State? Explain with examples.