Which of the following provisions of the Constitution reveal the Secular character of the Indian Sta...........

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution reveal the Secular character of the Indian State?

1. Article 30

2. Article 14

3. Article 29

4. Article 44

Select the correct code.

1&2 only

2&4 only

All the above

2,3&4 only

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Explanation:

(a) The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
(b) The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith and worship.
(c) The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws (Article 14)
(d) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15).
(e) Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment (Article 16).
(f) All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion (Article 25).