The Constitution of India has established a Secular State in India. This means A. The State is neutral in religious matters. B. The State makes no discrimination in matters of appointment on the basis of religion, etc. C. The State can impart religious instructions in educational institutions maintained out of State funds or receiving aid out of State funds. D. People can profess, practice and propagate any religion. Which of the above statements are correct? Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer A, B and D only The correct answer is A, B and D only. The term Secular was added to the preamble by the 42nd amendment. Secularism was a part of the basic structure of the Constitution. Key Points Indian secularism is a positive concept of secularism i.e all the religions of the country have the same status and support from the state. Hence statement A is correct. Articles 25-28 of Indian constitution deals with the fundamental rights of religion. Article 28 (1) states that the state cannot impart religious instructions in educational institutions maintained out of State funds or receiving aid out of state funds. Hence statement C is incorrect. Article 25 says that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. Hence statement D is correct. Article 16 assures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the state from any sort of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them.