Which among the following statements about India’s constitution is wrong? It:

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Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.

Gives official status to one religion.

Provides all individuals freedom to profess any religion.

Ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.

answer is B.

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The following statement about India’s constitution is wrong because it gives one religion official status.
The constitution of India propounds the ideology of secularism by having no state religion and adopting a policy of non-interference in religious affairs. India is a diverse country with different religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, etc.
1)      India has no state religion, unlike Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Islam in Pakistan, etc.
2)      Article 25 of the Constitution of India provides every citizen of India with the fundamental right to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
3)      The constitution of India prohibits any discrimination based on religion.
4)      The state has been granted the power to interfere with religion to ensure equality within religious communities.

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