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    As per the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, India is a country which has which of the following nature/feature?Statement I: Sovereign socialist on
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    As per the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, India is a country which has which of the following nature/feature?
    Statement I: Sovereign socialist only
    Statement II: Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic

    A.

    Only I

    B.

    Neither I nor II

    C.

    Both I and II

    D.

    Only II

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is: (d) Only II
    Explanation:
    The Preamble of the Constitution of India describes the nature of the Indian state as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
    Statement II is correct as it accurately reflects the full expression used in the Preamble after the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, which inserted the terms ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’.
    Information Booster:
    • The Preamble is the introductory statement of the Constitution, reflecting its philosophy and objectives.
    • The term "Democratic" implies that the government is elected by the people.
    "Republic" means that the head of the state is elected, not hereditary.
    Additional Information:
    "Sovereign": India is independent in internal and external affairs.
    "Socialist": Aims to reduce inequality in wealth and status.
    "Secular": No official religion; equal respect to all faiths.

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