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

(a)

A democratic Republic

(b)

A Sovereign Democratic Republic

(c)

A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic

(d)

A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republi

Correct Answer

(b)

Explanation

The Constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950 was a Sovereign Democratic Republic as the words- Socialist and Secular were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

Microtheme: Preamble —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2021] What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

    • (a) A democratic Republic
    • (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
    • (c) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
    • (d) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republi
    Correct Answer: (B) A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  2. [2020] The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

    • (a) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
    • (b) not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
    • (c) part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
    • (d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
    Correct Answer: (D) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
  3. [2017] The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

    • (a) The Preamble
    • (b) The Fundamental Rights
    • (c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
    • (d) The Fundamental Duties
    Correct Answer: (A) The Preamble
  4. [2017] Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

    • (a) Liberty of thought
    • (b) Economic liberty
    • (c) Liberty of expression
    • (d) Liberty of belief
    Correct Answer: (B) Economic liberty