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Understanding Secularism Book Back Questions 8th Social Science Lesson 19

8th Social Science Lesson 19

19] Understanding Secularism

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The term secularism is derived from the Latin word “Saeculum” meaning “an age” or “the spirit of an age.” George Jacob Holyoake a British newspaper editor coined the term secularism.

Atheism: Is a lack of belief in god and gods. Secularism: Is non-interference of the state in religious affairs and vice-versa.

The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration. His propagation of Din-i-Illahi (Divine Faith) and Sulh-e-kul (Peace and harmony among religions) were advocated for religious toleration.

Emperor Ashoka was the first great emperor to announce as early as 3rd century BC (BCE) that the state would not prosecute any religious sect. In his 12th Rock Edict, Ashoka made an appeal not only for the tolerance of all religious sects but also to develop a spirit of great respect towards them.

The secular Indian state declares public holidays to mark the festivals of all religions.

A 19th century Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India incorporates a Hind spire, a Jain cupola, a Buddhist stupa and Muslim style dome in place of usual shikara.

Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara near Agra, India: Akbar’s instruction for his mausoleum was that it would incorporate elements from different religions including Islam and Hinduism.

Choose the best answers:

1. Secularism means

(a) State is against to all religions

(b) State accepts only one religion

(c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful co-existence on the part of citizen belonging any religion

(d) None of these

2. India is a land of ______________

(a) Multi-religious faith

(b) Multi-Cultural beliefs

(c) Both (1) & (2)

(d) None of these

3. The Preamble of the Constitution was amended in _______________

(a) 1951

(b) 1976

(c) 1974

(d) 1967

4. Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?

(a) Fundamental Rights

(b) Fundamental Duty

(c) Directive principles of State Policy

(d) Preamble of the Constitution

5. Right to freedom of religion is related to

(a) Judiciary

(b) Parliament

(c) Directive principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental rights

6. According to Article 28, which type of education is restricted in state aided educational institutions?

(a) Religious instruction

(b) Moral education

(c) Physical education

(d) None above these

7. The country will be considered as a secular country, if it _______________

(a) Gives importance to a particular religion

(b) Bans religious instructions in the state-aided educational institutions

(c) Does not give importance to a particular religion

(d) Bands the propagation of any religious belief

Fill in the blanks:

1. Religions does not teach us ____________

2. Secularism is a part of democracy which grants ______________

3. _____________ is a lack of belief in god and gods.

4. The basic aim of our constitution is to promote _____________ and _____________

5. Article 15 prohibits ______________ on the grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth.

Match the following:

1. Atheism – Coined the word secularism

2. Children – Social reformer

3. Din-i-Illahi – Lack of belief in god

4. Constitution – Future citizen

5. Holyoake – Divine faith

6. Rajaram Mohan Roy – 1950

State true or false. If false, correct the statement:

1. There is state religion in India.

2. The term secularism has been derived from the Greek word.

3. The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration.

4. Jainism originated in China.

5. Government of India declares holidays for all religious festivals.

Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:

1. i) Secularism is invaluable for a society like India which is characterized by religious diversity.

ii) The word secularism was not mentioned in the Constitution when it was adopted in 1950.

iii) Article 26 deals with payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.

iv) Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.

(a) i, ii only

(b) ii, iii only

(c) iv only

(d) i, ii and iv only

2. Assertion (A): A foreigner can practice his own religious faith in India.

Reason (R): The freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution not only for Indians but also for the aliens also.

(a) A is true but R is false

(b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(c) A is false but R is true

(d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A

3. Assertion (A): Secularism is invaluable in India.

Reason (R): India is a multi-religious and multi-cultural country.

(a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) A is correct and R is not a correct explanation of A

(c) A is wrong and R is correct

(d) Both are wrong

4. Find out the wrong Pair:

(a) Din-i-Illahi – A book

(b) Khajuraho – Hindu temple

(c) Ashoka – Rock Edict

(d) Iqbal – Poet

Answers:

Choose the best answers:

1. An attitude of tolerance and peaceful co-existence on the part of citizen belonging any religion

2. Both (1) & (2) 3. 1976 4. Preamble of the Constitution 5. Fundamental rights

6. Religious instruction 7. bans religious instructions in the state – aided educational institutions.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Animosity 2. Equal rights to people 3. Atheism 4. Unity and Integrity of the nation 5. Discrimination

Match the following:

1.Atheism – lack of belief in god

2.Children – social reformer

3.Din-i-Illahi – Divine faith

4.Constitution – 1950

5.Holyoake – coined the word secularism

6Rajaram Mohan Roy – social reformer

State true or false. If false, correct the statement:

1.False

Correct answer: There is no state religion in India

2.False

Correct answer: The term secularism has been derived from the Latin word

3.True

4.False

Correct answer: Jainism originated in India.

5.True

Consider the statements given below and choose the correct option:

1.i, ii and iv only

2.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

3.A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

4.Din-i-Illahi – A book

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