The Indian Constitution states that 'the Indian State is secular and works in various ways to prevent religious domination'. What does the word 'State' refer to in this political context?

In Indian secularism, the state maintains a 'principled distance' with respect to religion. This means that: (a) The State can intervene in religious matters on the basis of ideals laid out in the Constitution. (b) State and religion can arbitrarily interfere in each other's day-to-day internal matters. (c) State and religion can never cross boundaries under any public interest scenario. (d) The State can regulate or intervene in religious affairs when constitutional ideals or social equity are compromised. Choose the correct option:

The principle of secularism in India implies that: (A) All religions enjoy equal status and protection from the state. (B) The state can constitutionally intervene in religious matters to eliminate social evils. (C) Cultural and educational rights of religious minorities are protected. (D) The state adopts a specific official religion. Choose the correct answer: