Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI):
1.It governs all churches in South Asia.
2.It promotes social justice and interfaith dialogue in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is the apex body for Catholic bishops in India, not South Asia. It addresses issues of national and supra-ritual importance within India but does not govern churches across the entire South Asian region.
Statement 2 is correct. The CBCI actively promotes social justice, supports marginalized communities (such as Dalits), and fosters interfaith dialogue to build harmony and understanding among different religious groups in India.
Source: The Hindu
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