B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2016 : MCQs and Answer Key

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The Preamble Of The Constitution Of India States India As :

A: Sovereign And Secular Republic

B: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic

C: Sovereign, Democratic Republic

D: Sovereign, Secular And Democratic Republic

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The Preamble of the Constitution of India states India as a "Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic". The preamble is an introductory statement that sets forth the fundamental values and principles of the Constitution of India.

The term "sovereign" means that India is a self-governing country and is free from external control. The term "socialist" means that India is committed to the goal of achieving a socialist society through democratic means. The term "secular" means that India has no official religion and that all religions are treated equally by the state. The term "democratic" means that India is a country where the people have the right to participate in the decision-making process through free and fair elections.

Therefore, the answer is B: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic.