Question

_____ refers to separation of religion from states.
A. Fraternity
B. Liberty
C. Secularism
D. Equality

Answer 1

Hint: The term that refers to the separation of religion from states was added to the preamble in the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1976.
-That term is derived from the Greek word "saeculum" meaning "generation".
-George Holyoake used that term for the first time in 1851.

Complete answer:
Let us look at the options and discuss the solution.
Option A. Fraternity is the feeling of fellowship or brotherhood. It evokes a feeling of unity. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Liberty is the freedom of life, speech, and social justice. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. Secularism implies that a country does not favor one particular religion and is separated from the States. It is the correct option.
Option D. Equality implies the law sees every citizen equally and does not discriminate based on caste, creed, sex, or any other basis. It is an incorrect option.

Additional Information
The preamble of India describes it as a secular country along with being socialist, Republic, and democratic.
Jawaharlal Nehru proposed to embed the preamble. It was not made during the preliminary time-frame rather it was added toward the finish of drafting the Constitution.
The preamble goes about as an early proclamation which shows the components of the essential structure of the Constitution.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note:A secular individual does not get blinded by his/her religion. His qualities are the result of his objective and logical reasoning.
The constitution drafted by Pandit Moti Lal Nehru as the executive of the memorable Nehru Committee in 1928, had many arrangements for secularism.
The term 'secularism' is similar to the Vedic idea of 'Dharma nirapekshata' for example the lack of interest of the state to religion. This model of secularism is embraced by western social orders where the public authority is discrete from religion (for example partition of chapel and state).