Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state. From class 10th chapter name gender religion and cast cbse board

 In the context of the Class 10 chapter "Gender, Religion, and Caste," here are two constitutional provisions that establish India as a secular state

1. Article 15: This article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It ensures that all citizens have equal access to public places and are treated equally before the law, promoting the principle of secularism by preventing discrimination based on religious identity.

2. Article 25: This article guarantees the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. It ensures that individuals can follow their religious beliefs without interference from the state, thereby upholding the secular nature of India by allowing religious freedom while maintaining a separation between religion and government affairs.

These provisions reinforce India's commitment to secularism by ensuring equality and freedom of religion for all citizens.