This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 8 > Class 8 Civics Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism ā Quiz 3 š Homepage š Download PDF Books š Premium PDF Books Class 8 Civics Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is secularism A) The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions. B) It refers to being spiritual or religious and more aggressive and unfriendly. C) The use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions. 2. Coercion means:- A) Freedom of speech. B) Freedom of religion. C) Force someone to do something. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Force someone to do something. 3. Akbar's tomb is at A) Fatehpur Sikri. B) New Delhi. C) Sikandra. D) Old Delhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sikandra. 4. What does secularism refer to in the Indian context? A) The separation of religion from the State. B) The enforcement of religious laws by the State. C) The promotion of a single religion by the State. D) The dominance of one religion over others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The separation of religion from the State. 5. Which bird is considered a vital cleanser of the environment? A) Blue kingfisher. B) Vulture. C) Sparrow. D) Hummingbird. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vulture. 6. Natural vegetation and wildlife exist only in the narrow zone called ..... A) Lithosphere. B) Hydrosphere. C) Atmosphere. D) Biosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biosphere. 7. It was established more than 60 years ago that government schools do not need to recite the pledge in the US because A) Simply. B) For fun. C) For getting extra school time. D) Because it may have a conflict with their religious beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because it may have a conflict with their religious beliefs. 8. The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices as they interpret these. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Groups of plant communities in area having similar climate conditions: A) Shrubs. B) Biosphere. C) Ecosystem. D) Biomes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biomes. 10. What do you mean by Non-Interference? A) Respect only one religion. B) Respect sentiments of all religion. C) Both of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Respect sentiments of all religion. 11. THE COUNTRY HINDUSTAN (INDIA) HAS MAIN RELIGON AS WHAT? A) NONE OF THE ABOVE. B) MUSLIM. C) HINDU. D) BOTH A AND B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NONE OF THE ABOVE. 12. What is the name of this chapter A) Understanding secularism. B) Misunderstanding secularism. C) Understanding separation of powers. D) Chapter is nameles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Understanding secularism. 13. The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity. Called ..... A) Deposition. B) Weathering. C) Erosion. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Weathering. 14. Indian State is not ruled by any particular religious group A) False. B) True. C) Both. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 15. Why is it important to separate religion from the State? A) To ensure democratic functioning. B) To limit individual freedoms. C) To promote a single religion. D) To allow the State to enforce religious laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To ensure democratic functioning. 16. What is one way the State supports religious communities? A) By limiting their freedoms. B) By enforcing religious laws. C) By granting rights to set up schools and colleges. D) By providing preferential treatment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By granting rights to set up schools and colleges. 17. Among the following which religion is the official religion of India? A) Islam. B) Hinduism. C) Sikhism. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of these. 18. Which article in Constitution of India provides for Right to freedom of Religion? A) Article 15. B) Article 16. C) Article 25. D) Article 29. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Article 25. 19. Separation of religion from the state means A) Socialism. B) Democracy. C) Secularism. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Secularism. 20. In which year France passed a banning law for students? A) 2005. B) 2004. C) 2010. D) 2016. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2004. 21. Is indian secularism different from US Secularism? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. What was the names of two non-secular countries? A) Saudi Arabia. B) Israel. C) Both. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 23. What refers to the State's effort to influence a particular matter in accordance with the principles of the constitution? A) Coercion. B) Non-interference. C) Intervene. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intervene. 24. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Secularism in Indian Constitution?1. word 'secularism' was not mentioned in our Constitution when it was adopted2. Later on in 1976, word secular was incorporated in Preamble through 44$^{th}$ Amendment of Constitution A) 1 only. B) 2 only. C) Both 1 & 2. D) Neither 1 nor 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 only. 25. The Indian constitution does not mandate that the Indian state be secular A) True. B) False. C) Very true. D) None of the above. 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