What is meant when the Constitution declares India a "Secular State"? (1) Religious worship is not allowed (2) Religions are patronised by the State (3) The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis (4) None of these

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(3) The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis Explanation: Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the persons mandated to represent the State, from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. India is a secular country as per the declaration in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. It prohibits discrimination against members of a particular religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Every person has the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion they choose. The government must not favour or discriminate against any religion. It must treat all religions with equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in front of law.

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