What are the characteristics of a secular state?

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No state religion

Equal respect for all religions

State does not promote any religions

All of the above

answer is D.

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All of the above mentioned are the characteristics of a secular state. Secularism is a concept under which a secular state has no official state religion and does not promote any religion. It is based on the principle of equal respect for all religions. In India, secularism is a little different from western secularism. In India, the constitution allows the state to interfere in matters of religion to uphold the laws and order and prevent discriminatory practices within religions. For example, triple talaq in the Muslim religion and untouchability in the Hindu religion. However, the constitution also provides the right to freedom of religion, which allows one to practice, profess, and believe in one's faith.

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