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Q. With reference to the Right to Freedom of Religion in Constitution , consider the following Statements:

  1. It seeks to nurture the State's philosophy of Secularism.

  2. States can restrict the Right citing threat to public order,Security of State or sovereignty of India.

  3. The government can interfere in religious matters for rooting out certain social evils.


Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
Options:
A .  1 and 2 only
B .  2 only
C .  2 and 3 only
D .  3 only
Answer: Option B
:
B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: According to our Constitution, everyone enjoys the right to follow the religion of his or her choice. This freedom is considered as a hallmark of democracy.Being a country which is home to several religions, it is necessary that the government must extend equal treatment to different religions. Negatively, it means that the government will not favour any particular religion. India does not have any official religion.The institutions run by the state will not preach any religion or give religious education nor will they favour persons of any religion. The objective of these provisions is to sustain and nurture the principle of secularism.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Freedom of religion is subject to certain limitations. The government can impose restrictions on the practice of freedom of religion in order to protect:

  • Public order

  • Morality and

  • Health


This means that the freedom of religion is not an unlimited right.
Statement 3 is correct: As stated above, the Government can impose restrictions on the practice of freedom of religion in order to protect public order,morality and health. This means that the freedom of religion is not an unlimited right. The government can interfere in religious matters for rooting out certain social evils. For example in the past, thegovernment has taken steps banning practices like sati, bigamy or human sacrifice.

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