Discussion
In Indian secularism, the state maintains a "Principled distance" with respect to religion. This means that :
(a) State could interfere in religious matters on the basis of ideals laid out in the Constitution.
(b) State and religion can interfere in each other's matters.
(c) State and religion cannot transgress each other's boundaries.
(d) State can regulate religious affairs when need arises.
Choose the correct option :
Answer: C
Principled distance means (a) and (d).
In Indian secularism the state keeps a distance from religion, but not an absolute wall. It can intervene in religious matters on the basis of the ideals laid down in the Constitution (a), and it regulates religious affairs when needed (d), for example by banning untouchability or allowing temple entry for all castes, or by providing support to religious minorities.
Statement (b), that religion can interfere in the state's matters, is against secularism, and (c), strict non-transgression, describes the American model of a 'wall of separation', which is what Indian principled distance differs from.
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