Correct option is A
Correct Answer: A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic
Explanation:
The Preamble of the Constitution of India begins with the phrase “We, the People of India...” and declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. These terms highlight the key ideals and principles upon which the Indian Constitution is based:
- Sovereign: India is an independent authority, not subject to any external control.
- Socialist: Emphasizes social and economic equality to reduce wealth disparities.
- Secular: India has no official state religion, ensuring religious freedom for all citizens.
- Democratic: The government is elected by the people, for the people, and accountable to the people.
- Republic: The head of the state is an elected representative, not a hereditary monarch.
The correct sequence as per the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, which introduced "Socialist" and "Secular" into the Preamble, is Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic.
Information Booster:
● The Preamble serves as the introduction and enshrines the essence of the Constitution.
● The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, added the words "Socialist" and "Secular" to strengthen India's commitment to equality and religious neutrality.
● India adopted its Constitution on November 26, 1949, which came into force on January 26, 1950.
● The Preamble reflects the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
● The concept of the Preamble was inspired by the Constitution of the United States of America.