Mention features of secularism described in the Indian Constitution

• CBSE 2020
• Democracy & Diversity (C10)

Mention any three features of 'secularism' described in the Indian Constitution.

Answer

Feature of Secularism:

1. There is no official religion in a secular state like India.
2. The Constitution does not give a special status to any religion.
3. The Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.
4. All individuals and communities have been given freedom to practice, profess and propagate any religion.
5. The Constitution of India puts ban on the discrimination on grounds of religion.