List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?

Solution

Different types of religious practice:

(i) Jagran

(ii) Kirtan

(iii) Namaj

(iv) Mass

(v) Havan

Yes, this indicates freedom of religious practice.

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Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.

Solution

The government will definitely intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice of infanticide.

This is a criminal act and its stricly prohibited in India.

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Complete the following table:

Objective

Why is this important

Example of a violation of this objective

One religious community does not dominate another.

The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals.

That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community

Solution

Objective	Why is this important	Example of a violation of this objective
One religious community does not dominate another.	It is important for maintaining harmony in society.	A Muslim family living among Hindu people in a locality is forbidden to offer namaz. A Hindu religious procession is not allowed to cross along the road passing through a mosque.
The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals	It is essential in order to enforce the ideals of the Indian Constitution.	Demolition of Babri Masjid
That some members do not dominate other members of the same religions	It is important in order to establish equality in the society.	Dalits are discouraged to enter a temple.

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Look up the annual calendar of holidays of your school. How many of them pertain to different religions? what does this indicate?

Solution

Holidays in a school calendar for different religions:

Religions Holidays:

Hindu-Holi, Dussehra, Deepawali

Muslim-Id-ul-zoha, Id-ul-fitr, Muharram

Sikh-Lohri, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Guru Parv

Christian-Christmas, Good Friday.

This indicates secular nature of India.

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List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?

Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.

Look up the annual calendar of holidays of your school. How many of them pertain to different religions? what does this indicate?

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