"Understanding Secularism," Class 8 Civics curriculum explores the concept of secularism and its significance in India.
Extra MCQ with answer of Chapter 2
Where do Christians go for prayer?
a) Temple
b) Church
c) Mosque
d) Gurudwara
Answer: b) Church
What happened in Hitler’s Germany?
a) Several million people were killed
b) Bomb blast took place in Nagasaki
c) Assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi
d) All of these
Answer: a) Several million people were killed
What does 'to force someone to do something' mean?
a) Coercion
b) Intervene
c) Interpret
d) None of these
Answer: a) Coercion
The rights provided by the constitution are called:
a) Governmental Rights
b) Optional Rights
c) Economic Rights
d) Fundamental Rights
Answer: d) Fundamental Rights
How many languages are recognized in the Indian Constitution?
a) 22
b) 28
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: a) 22
Secularism refers to:
a) Freedom of religion
b) Freedom to vote
c) Freedom of education
d) None of these
Answer: a) Freedom of religion
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What could the tyranny of the majority result in?
a) Discrimination
b) Coercion
c) None of the above
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer: d) Both (a) and (b)
In government schools, which of the following is prohibited?
a) Singing the national anthem
b) Singing 'Rashtriya Geet'
c) Celebrating any religious festival
d) None of these
Answer: c) Celebrating any religious festival
What refers to the State's effort to influence a particular matter in accordance with the principles of the constitution?
a) Intervene
b) Coercion
c) Meditation
d) None of these
Answer: a) Intervene
Which is a sect of Jainism?
a) Arya Samaj
b) Khalsa
c) Digamber
d) Sanatan Dharm
Answer: c) Digamber
What is celebrated on 2nd October every year?
a) Christmas Day
b) Children's Day
c) Gandhi Jayanti
d) Diwali
Answer: c) Gandhi Jayanti
The form of prayer in Islam is called:
a) Pooja
b) Namaz
c) Meditation
d) Kirtan
Answer: b) Namaz
Which term means 'to intervene in religious matters'?
a) Coercion
b) Mediation
c) Intervene
d) None of these
Answer: c) Intervene
Which of the following is a national festival of India?
a) Diwali
b) Eid
c) Republic Day
d) Christmas
Answer: c) Republic Day
Which religious community worships in a Gurudwara?
a) Hindus
b) Muslims
c) Sikhs
d) Christians
Answer: c) Sikhs
The Indian Constitution ensures:
a) Discrimination
b) Inequality
c) Fundamental Rights
d) None of these
Answer: c) Fundamental Rights
Which of the following is a religious festival?
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Gandhi Jayanti
d) Diwali
Answer: d) Diwali
Which term refers to 'the official recognition of a religion by the state'?
a) Secularism
b) Theocracy
c) Democracy
d) Monarchy
Answer: b) Theocracy
In a secular state, the government:
a) Prefers one religion over others
b) Intervenes in religious matters
c) Does not uphold any religion as the state religion
d) None of these
Answer: c) Does not uphold any religion as the state religion
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 25
d) Article 32
Answer: c) Article 25
The Indian state is:
a) Religious
b) Secular
c) Theocratic
d) Communist
Answer: b) Secular
Which of the following is not a fundamental right?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom of Religion
c) Right to Property
d) Right against Exploitation
Answer: c) Right to Property
Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
a) Holi
b) Diwali
c) Eid
d) Christmas
Answer: b) Diwali
The term 'secular' was added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
Which of the following is a minority community in India?
a) Hindus
b) Muslims
c) Christians
d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: d) Both (b) and (c)
Which fundamental right prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right against Exploitation
d) Cultural and Educational Rights
Answer: a) Right to
Which fundamental right ensures that no religious instruction is given in government-funded schools?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom of Religion
c) Cultural and Educational Rights
d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: b) Right to Freedom of Religion
Which Indian festival is celebrated by people of different religions?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Eid
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which organization works for the protection of human rights in India?
a) WHO
b) UNICEF
c) NHRC (National Human Rights Commission)
d) UNESCO
Answer: c) NHRC (National Human Rights Commission)
What does the Indian government do to prevent religious discrimination?
a) Bans all religious practices
b) Supports one religion over others
c) Intervenes when religious discrimination occurs
d) Promotes only Hindu festivals
Answer: c) Intervenes when religious discrimination occurs
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