The correct answer is (d).
Article 25 of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of religion to all persons. It states that “Subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.”
The word “Hindu” in Article 25 is not defined in the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted it to mean “persons professing the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist or Jain religion.”
Parsees are not included in this definition. They are followers of Zoroastrianism, an ancient religion that originated in Persia. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that teaches that there is one supreme God, Ahura Mazda.
The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the word “Hindu” in Article 25 has been criticized by some people. They argue that it is discriminatory and excludes Parsees from the right to freedom of religion.
The government of India has not taken any steps to change the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the word “Hindu” in Article 25.