Preliminary exam General Studies July 30, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding anti-conversion laws in India:

  1. Statement A: The primary objective of anti-conversion laws in India is to prevent forced conversions, particularly those induced by coercion, fraud, or allurement.
  2. Statement B: These laws are uniformly applicable across all Indian states, as they are a matter of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  3. Statement C: Under certain state-specific anti-conversion laws, individuals seeking to convert to another religion must notify the state government in advance.
  4. Statement D: The Supreme Court of India has consistently held that the right to convert an individual from one religion to another is an absolute right under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion.

Which of the statements given above are correct?