Question Paper from: RBI Assistant Mains 2017

India needs legislation on superstition, though what should go into it requires debate. Every superstition cannot be removed by the force of law. For that, a mental change is necessary. However, ____________________ need to be dealt with by a law that specifically addresses them.

In both theocracies and some religious jurisdictions, conscientious objectors may cause religious offence.

A critical component of religious liberty is the right of people of all faiths to participate fully in the benefits and privileges of society without facing discrimination based on their religion.

superstitious practices that are utterly dehumanising, brutal and exploitative

The rest of the country could learn from it.

Narendra Dabholkar had to fight a relentless battle against them.

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