Secularism and Secular State

Q. Write short note on Secular State.[4 marks - 2022]
Q. What do you mean by the term Secularism? [4 marks - 2021]

Secularism

Secularism is a principle of treating the subjects of the state equally irrespective of their religion. Secularism is most commonly thought of as the separation of religion from civil affairs of the state.

Secular State

A secular state is a state which officially does not adopt any religion. So effectively there is no state religion for a secular state. Secular state claims to treat all its citizens equally regardless of religion.


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