Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion 2. Gives official status to certain religions 3. Provides freedom to profess any religion 4. Ensures equality of all citize

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Q: 58 (CDS-II/2015)

Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
2. Gives official status to certain religions
3. Provides freedom to profess any religion
4. Ensures equality of all citizens within religious communities
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

stats: 

0,60,35,11,11,13,60

keywords: 

{'constitution': [39, 3, 11, 39], 'certain religions': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'religious communities': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'religion': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'citizens': [9, 2, 9, 40], 'discrimination': [1, 1, 0, 1], 'freedom': [1, 1, 2, 2], 'equality': [1, 0, 0, 3]}

The correct answer is option 4, which states that the Constitution of India does not give official status to certain religions.

To better understand the options, let`s examine each statement:

Option 1 states that the Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion. This is a central tenet of the Constitution and is aligned with the principles of secularism and equality.

Option 2 states that the Constitution gives official status to certain religions. This statement is incorrect. The Constitution of India does not give official status to any particular religion. Instead, it promotes and protects the right to freedom of religion for all citizens.

Option 3 states that the Constitution provides freedom to profess any religion. This is indeed a central tenet of the Constitution. Every citizen has the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate any religion of their choice.

Option 4 states that the Constitution ensures equality of all citizens within religious communities. This statement is incorrect. The Constitution of India ensures equality for all citizens regardless of their religious affiliation, but it does not specifically address equality within religious communities.

In conclusion, option 4 is the correct answer because the Constitution of India does not give official status to any particular religion.