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The Role of Religion in Politics

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the role of religion in politics.
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In India, which religion is the most widely practiced?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India, with approximately 80% of the population identifying as Hindu.

What is the name of the Indian constitution that guarantees freedom of religion?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Penal Code

  3. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  4. The Hindu Marriage Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of religion under Article 25.

Which Indian political party is closely associated with the Hindu nationalist ideology?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Communist Party of India (CPI)

  4. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is closely associated with the Hindu nationalist ideology.

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits religious conversions by force or inducement?

  1. The Freedom of Religion Act

  2. The Religious Conversions (Regulation) Act

  3. The Anti-Conversion Law

  4. The Hindu Marriage Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Religious Conversions (Regulation) Act prohibits religious conversions by force or inducement.

Which Indian political leader is known for his strong advocacy of secularism?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru is known for his strong advocacy of secularism.

What is the name of the Indian law that provides for the protection of religious and cultural rights of minorities?

  1. The National Minorities Commission Act

  2. The Protection of Minorities Act

  3. The Religious Freedom Act

  4. The Anti-Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Minorities Commission Act provides for the protection of religious and cultural rights of minorities.

Which Indian political party is known for its strong support for Muslim rights?

  1. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  4. Communist Party of India (CPI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is known for its strong support for Muslim rights.

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion?

  1. The Equal Opportunities Act

  2. The Anti-Discrimination Act

  3. The Religious Freedom Act

  4. The Protection of Minorities Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Equal Opportunities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion.

Which Indian political leader is known for his strong opposition to communalism?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his strong opposition to communalism.

What is the name of the Indian law that provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Minorities?

  1. The National Minorities Commission Act

  2. The Protection of Minorities Act

  3. The Religious Freedom Act

  4. The Anti-Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Minorities Commission Act provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Minorities.

Which Indian political party is known for its strong support for Christian rights?

  1. All India Christian Council (AICC)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  4. Communist Party of India (CPI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Christian Council (AICC) is known for its strong support for Christian rights.

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits religious discrimination in employment?

  1. The Equal Opportunities Act

  2. The Anti-Discrimination Act

  3. The Religious Freedom Act

  4. The Protection of Minorities Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Equal Opportunities Act prohibits religious discrimination in employment.

Which Indian political leader is known for his strong advocacy of interfaith dialogue?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his strong advocacy of interfaith dialogue.

What is the name of the Indian law that provides for the protection of religious and cultural rights of Sikhs?

  1. The Sikh Gurdwaras Act

  2. The Protection of Minorities Act

  3. The Religious Freedom Act

  4. The Anti-Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh Gurdwaras Act provides for the protection of religious and cultural rights of Sikhs.

Which Indian political party is known for its strong support for Buddhist rights?

  1. All India Buddhist Council (AIBC)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  4. Communist Party of India (CPI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Buddhist Council (AIBC) is known for its strong support for Buddhist rights.

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