● The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices as they interpret these. ◦ Secularism refers to this separation of religion from the State . Hence, Statement 1 is correct . ● But, the separation is not strict. State does interfere in religious activity on grounds of public interest, morality, justice etc. ◦ For e.g. the Indian government has a nominee on several religious shrine management boards. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct . ● Freedom of individuals to exit from their religion, embrace another religion or have the freedom to interpret religious teachings differently must also be protected. ◦ This lies at the core of Indian secularism. Hence, Statement 3 is correct correct .