UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

  1. A Democratic Republic
  2. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  3. A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
  4. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

Answer

Correct Answer

A Sovereign Democratic Republic

Explanation

The Preamble as originally adopted declared India a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added only by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

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