Which of the following neighbouring countries of India is secular?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nepal.
Among India’s neighbouring countries, Nepal is the only one that is officially secular. After adopting its new Constitution in 2015, Nepal was declared a secular federal democratic republic, ensuring freedom of religion and equal treatment of all faiths. In contrast, the Maldives and Pakistan are Islamic republics, where Islam is the state religion, and Afghanistan also recognises Islam as its official faith. Nepal’s secular framework separates religion from the affairs of the state, promoting harmony and safeguarding the rights of its diverse religious communities.