Question

Which state has passed the Religious Structures (Protection) Bill, 2021 recently?

• A. Odisha
• B. Karnataka
• C. Maharashtra
• D. Kerala

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Karnataka

The state assembly of Karnataka has recently passed Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Bill, 2021. The bill was introduced by the state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, with an aim to protect the religious constructions on public places. As per the bill, a religious structure is defined as a “temple, church, mosque, gurudwara, Budh Vihar, Majar etc, constructed on a public place without authority of law”