Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
In India there is a strict separation of religion and State.
Statement II:
The State in India intervenes in religious matters.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
In India there is a strict separation of religion and State.
Statement II:
The State in India intervenes in religious matters.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement I is incorrect: Indian secularism does not maintain the same strict separation between religion and the State as in American secularism. In India, the State can intervene in religious matters to promote justice and equality.

Statement II is correct: Indian secularism allows State intervention in religious affairs, especially when it is necessary to ensure social justice, equality, and national integration, as seen in reforms like the regulation of personal laws and religious practices.

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Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India there is a strict separation of religion and State. Statement II: The State in India intervenes in religious matters. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct