Question 10Answer in 250 wordsGS1GS1
Are tolerance, assimilation, and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
Introduction
Indian form of secularism is based on principled distance of the 'non-religious' state from all religions', while proving scope for growth and development of all religions
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Main Body
Key elements of Indian secularism
1Tolerance ⇒ positive acceptance of diversity, manifested through.
(a) Non-interference of state in religious matters, but makes provision for humanitarian development (Art. 27)
(b) Society ⇒ cohabitation peacefully
eg: Hindus (80%), Muslims (14%), Christians (2%), Sikhs (2%) Parsis, Buddhists, Jains etc (Census 2011)
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- Clear definition of Indian secularism
- Good use of constitutional reference (Article 27)
- Census data used effectively
- Distinguishes state role from society
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Secularism in India
Indian secularism - tolerance, assimilation, pluralism
Writing Stats
75
Total words
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Academic and analytical
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