Per NCERT, what is the 'ANTI-RELIGIOUS' criticism of Indian secularism — and what is the standard reply?
ACritique: secularism is irrelevant to India. Reply: yes, India should abandon it
BCritique: secularism establishes one religion. Reply: yes, that's the point
CCritique: secularism is hostile to religion. Reply: secularism opposes institutionalised religious DOMINATION, not religion itself — it protects religious freedom + identity
DCritique: secularism is too generous to religion. Reply: yes, it should be more hostile
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Critique: secularism is hostile to religion. Reply: secularism opposes institutionalised religious DOMINATION, not religion itself — it protects religious freedom + identity
NCERT presents the standard reply: secularism opposes domination, not religion. The other options invert the chapter.
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