On the basis of the attitude of the state towards religion, three types of states can be conceived of:
(a) Atheistic State: The state is anti-religion and hence, condemns all religions.
(b) Theocratic State: The state is pro-religion and hence, declares one particular religion as the state religion, as for example, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and so on.
(c) Secular State: The state is neutral in the matter of religion and hence, does not uphold any particular religion as the state religion, as for example, USA and India.