A school curriculum is designed to encourage students to respect all religions…
2026
A school curriculum is designed to encourage students to respect all religions equally. Which principle in the Preamble most directly embodies this equal treatment of religions?
Answer: B. Secularism as declared in the Preamble — ConceptThe principles in the Preamble address different aspects of public and civic life. A principle should be selected by matching the scope of the…
- A.
Democratic values in education
- B.
Secularism as declared in the Preamble
- C.
Liberty of thought, faith and worship
- D.
Fraternity among all citizens
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Correct answer: B
Concept
The principles in the Preamble address different aspects of public and civic life. A principle should be selected by matching the scope of the situation to the scope of that constitutional ideal.
Secularism concerns the State’s neutrality toward religions and equal regard for different faiths; liberty protects personal choice, fraternity promotes social unity, and democracy concerns participation in government.
Application
The curriculum asks students to respect all religions equally. This is an equal-treatment-of-religions situation, so it falls within the scope of secularism stated in the Preamble.
Contrast
Democratic values in education concern participation, representation, and accountable decision-making.
Liberty of thought, faith and worship protects each person’s freedom to form beliefs and practise a faith.
Fraternity among citizens promotes common brotherhood, dignity, unity, and integrity.
Cross-check and result
The clue is “all religions equally,” which asks about equal institutional regard rather than an individual’s freedom of worship or general social unity. Therefore, the guiding principle is secularism as declared in the Preamble.