UPSC Polity Question
With reference to Indian Polity, the concept of 'Principled Distance' is related to:
A. Judicial Activism and Parliamentary Approval
B. Dual Polity Federal Structure
C. Separation between religion and state
D. Indestructible nature of States
Correct Answer:
C. Separation between religion and state
Explanation:
The concept of 'Principled Distance' is central to Indian secularism. It means the state maintains a distance from all religions but can intervene in a principled manner when necessary, for instance, to uphold constitutional values or ensure social reform. This is different from the strict wall of separation in the Western model.