भारतीय संविधानाच्या कोणत्या अनुच्छेदानुसार भारतीय राज्याचे धर्मनिरपेक्ष स्वरूप प्रकट होते ?
अ. अनुच्छेद १५
ब. अनुच्छेद २५
क. अनुच्छेद ४४
ड. अनुच्छेद ४०

The correct answer is Option D (Only A, B, C).

Key Points:
• The secular character of the Indian Constitution is manifested through several Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles:
• Article 15: Prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
• Article 25: Guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
• Article 44: Directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens throughout the territory of India regardless of religion.
• Article 40: Deals with the organization of village panchayats, which relates to local self-governance and democratic decentralization, having no direct connection to secularism.
• Therefore, Articles 15, 25, and 44 (A, B, and C) reveal the secular character of the Indian State.
• Key Takeaway: Articles 15, 25, and 44 uphold India's secular character, while Article 40 pertains to village panchayats.