The Indian constitution establishes a secular state means
I. the state treats all religious equally
II. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people
III. Educational institution without exception are free to inpart religious instruction
IV. the state makes no discrimination on the basis of religious in matters of employment
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I and II
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I, II and III
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II,III and IV
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I, II and IV
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement I is correct - secularism means equal treatment of all religions. Statement II is correct - freedom of faith and worship is guaranteed to all. Statement IV is correct - the state cannot discriminate in employment on religious grounds (Article 16). Statement III is INCORRECT - educational institutions maintained by the state or receiving state aid are NOT free to impart religious instruction (Article 28). Therefore, I, II and IV are the correct statements about secularism in the Indian Constitution.