Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

How would the government of India treat its Muslim citizens and other religious minorities after the partition?

Options:

With preferential treatment for Muslims

With discrimination against religious minorities

Equally, irrespective of their religious affiliation

By encouraging conflicts between communities

Correct Answer:

Equally, irrespective of their religious affiliation

Explanation:

The majority of leaders in the Indian national movement held the belief that it was crucial for India to treat individuals from all religions with equality. They emphasized that India should not grant superior status to followers of any particular faith while treating those practising other religions as inferior. The principle of equality among all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation, was highly valued. The idea of being religious or a believer would not be used as a criterion for determining citizenship. Consequently, these leaders deeply cherished the vision of a secular nation. This commitment to secularism found its place in the Indian Constitution.