Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! Question: What is meant by Secularism? Briefly explain the Secular character of Indian State as mentioned in the Constitution. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 Polity Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: UPSC Previous year Mains Exam. 1994 Indicate the provisions of Indian Constitution relating to Secularism. 2005 Give your views on the right to freedom of religions as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Do they make India a secular State? ANSWER : Secularism is a doctrine which states that religion is kept separate from the social, political, economical and cultural spheres of life. Religion is open to one and all and is given as a personal choice to an individual without any different treatment to the latter. The Constitution of India stands for a secular state , which means that it does not prioritize any one relig...