NCERT Class 8 Political Science Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism Test Mock Test
This free online test covers Chapter 2, Understanding Secularism, from the NCERT Class 8 Social And Political Life textbook. The 30 questions are written directly from the chapter — definitions, processes, worked examples and the points the book italicises — so a score here tells you how much of the chapter actually stuck, not how well you guess. Each answer carries an explanation that says why the right option is right and why the other three fail, which is where most of the learning happens. Attempt it after your first read of the chapter, then again before the exam. There is no negative marking, and you can review the full solution the moment you submit.
Duration
30 mins
Questions
30 MCQs
Total Marks
30 pts
Negative
0 per wrong
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Sample Questions
Q1.The chapter opens by imagining a Hindu or Muslim in the United States who is refused a house on religious grounds. Which response does it describe as the essence of secularism?
- AReturning to India rather than continuing to face the discrimination
- BAsking the American government to recognise Hinduism and Islam as official religions
- CFighting for justice for all, on the assumption that all forms of domination related to religion should end
- DDemanding that Christians be treated the same way where Hindus and Muslims are in a majority
Q2.In the opening example of the chapter, what is described as a form of retaliation?
- AInsisting that Christians should face the same treatment in places where Hindus and Muslims are in a majority
- BComplaining to the authorities against the discrimination
- CDemanding that no one be discriminated against on grounds of religion
- DRefusing to rent a house from anyone of another religion
Q3.Which example of religious discrimination does the chapter give from Saudi Arabia?
- AStudents are banned from wearing conspicuous religious symbols in schools
- BNon-Muslims are not allowed to build a temple or church, nor gather in a public place for prayers
- CNon-Muslims are refused permission to run their own schools and colleges
- DNon-Muslims must recite a pledge that includes the words under God
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