L-2: IDEALS OF SECULARISM - Class 8 CBSE - SST - CIVICS

 

Class 8 CBSE// SST // Civics

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Lesson 2: Ideals of Secularism

1)	India is a vast country, where the people of different religions, beliefs, languages and cultures live together, and where the spirit of nationalism binds them together.
2)	India is a Secular State. TRUE/FALSE Ans: True
3)	Secularism means freedom of religion and non-interference policy of the state in religious matters.
4)	The Indian Constitution is based on certain fundamental values, viz, justice, equality, liberty and fraternity, all of which aim at creating a social order based on economic justice.
5)	To respect the ideals of secularism and democracy, the Constitution provides some Fundamental Rights to the citizens.
6)	The word ‘Secular’ was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment which came into force in 1976.
7)	Religion and State should not be intermingled in a secular state.
8)	Rights and Duties go hand-in hand and are interrelated.
9)	Human rights came into being in 1948.
10)	Untouchability has been declared as an offence.
11)	It is important to separate religion and state to – a)     Protect the Fundamental Rights from the tyranny of the majority. b)   Protect the freedom of individuals to depart from their religions, embrace another religion or have freedom to interpret religious teachings differently. [tyranny = cruel and oppressive government rule]
12)	A Secular State is one that protects and promotes all religions equally.
13)	Secularism got embedded in the Indian Constitution in the form of articles. Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution prohibits the discrimination to be made on the basis of caste, creed, religion, gender, race, class etc. It also laid down many provisions to stop discrimination based on the caste. For this, the government has enacted the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955. [How Secularism got translated into a Law]
14)	It is punishable offence to prevent the Harijans from entering into the temple. (TRUE/FALSE). Ans: True.
15)	Mention the Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Constitution of India along with respective articles. a.     Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18); b.     Right to Freedom (Articles 19 to 22); c.     Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23 and 24); d.     Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28); e.     Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29 and 30); and f.       Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32).   [More information: Article 31 was for Right to Property. The 44th Amendment of 1978 removed the right to property from the list of fundamental Rights]
16)	Under Right to Equality, the Constitution declares that all citizens are equal in the eyes of the law. Also, all citizens will be provided equal opportunities for government jobs. However, some constituencies are also reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs in the elections.
17)	Name the six different types of freedom to promote the idea of liberty under Article 19. [it comes under the Right to Freedom] a)     Right to freedom of speech and expression; b)     Right to assemble peacefully without arms; c)     Right to form an association; d)     Right to move throughout the Indian territory; e)     Right to reside and settle in any part of India; f)       Right to choose and adopt a Profession; g)     Freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation.
18)	Under Freedom of Religion all are equally entitled to freedom of conscience. However, citizens are not entitled to the right to profess, practice and propagate the religion of their choice. (TRUE/FALSE). Ans: False [Under Freedom of Religion all are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice and propagate the religion of their choice].
19)	Under Right Against Exploitation, dignity of the individual has been recognized and the Constitution protects a person against any form of exploitation either by the state or by the privileged class in the society.   Article 23 says that trafficking of human beings, begar (forced labour) and other similar form of forced labour are prohibited.   Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in any factory, mine or any other hazardous employment.
20)	No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or aided by State funds on grounds of religion, race, caste, language. [it comes under the Cultural and Educational Rights]
21)	Right to education is included as a Fundamental Right (Article 21A) and came into force on 1st April, 2010. [More information: Article 21A says that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in such manner as the  State may, by law, determine].
22)	The Constitution guarantees the right to move to the Supreme Court, by appropriate proceedings, for the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part-III of the Constitution.
23)	The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, incorporated following Fundamental Duties to Chapter IV (Article 51-A) of the Constitution in 1976: a)     To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem; b)     To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; c)     To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; d)     To defend the country; e)     To promote the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India; f)       To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; g)     To protect and improve the natural environment h)     To develop the scientific temper and spirit of enquiry i)       To safeguard public property; j)       To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
24)	Like Fundamental Rights, there is no constitutional provision to get the fundamental duties implemented. TRUE/FALSE Ans: True. [However, it is expected from every citizen to perform the fundamental duties to maintain peace, solidarity and integrity of the Country].
25)	Universal Declaration of Human Rights which came into being in 1948 are universal claims, that may or may not be recognised by the law. However, Fundamental Rights can be implemented by the court in case they are violated.   Human Rights such as Right to work, Right to safe and healthy working atmosphere, Right to freedom of thought and expression etc are enlisted in the Universal Declaration of Human rights and our Constitution makers had a deep interest in these rights and they incorporated them in the Constitution with Amendments. [Q. Difference between Human Rights and Fundamental Rights]
26)	Secularism means freedom of religion. TRUE/FALSE Ans: True
27)	The government has enacted the Untouchability (Offences) Act in 1985. TRUE/FALSE Ans: False. (1955 is the correct answer)
28)	Right to Freedom and Religion has not been guaranteed to the citizens of India. T/F Ans: False [ Citizens are provided the Right to Freedom by Articles 19 to 22; and also, Right to Freedom of Religion by Articles 25 to 28 of the Constitution.]
29)	Rights and duties are not interrelated. Ans: False [Rights and duties are interrelated. These are two sides of the same coin.]
30)	The term ‘secular’ denotes the three-fold relationship between the man, the state and the religion.
31)	Indian secularism never got imported from the west. T/F Ans: True.
32)	The Constitution provides many rights which many not be Fundamental Rights. For example, the Right to Property is not a Fundamental right but it certainly is a constitutional right. Right to Vote in elections is another important constitutional right.
33)	Indian Constitution also provides some Rights to marginalised communities. [marginalised community = economically and socially weaker sections of the society. They are, SC, ST, OBC.]
34)	Article 17 of the Indian Constitution declares that ‘untouchability’ has been declared as an offence. Even its practice in any form is forbidden.
35)	Article 46 of the Constitution states that the government shall take care of the education and the economic interest of SCs and STs and shall protect them from social injustices and exploitation.
36)	Some jobs in government departments are reserved for the SC, ST and OBC. SC 15% reservation ST 7.5% reservation OBC 27% reservation; and EWS 10% reservation.  (EWS = Economically Weaker Section)

 

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