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NCERT · Class 10 · Social Science · Civics: Gender, Religion and CasteWhich of the following provisions makes India a secular state according to the Constitution?

Step-by-Step Solution

The Constitution provides to all citizens freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion, making India a secular state.

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Option : Hinduism is the state religion

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Option 1: Constitution gives freedom to practice any religion (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Government jobs are reserved for a specific religion

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Civics: Gender, Religion and Caste.

Option 3: Voting rights depend on religious affiliation

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