The word '______________' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means 'elected head of the state'.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A)   ​republic

• ​India has an elected head of state, the President, chosen by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
• The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words, "We, the people of India," signifying that the people are the ultimate source of power in the country.
• The Preamble defines India as a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic", with each term holding a distinct meaning.​
  

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1. Sovereign: India is an independent nation, free to make its own decisions.
2. Socialist: The government is committed to achieving social and economic equality for all citizens.
3. Secular: India respects all religions equally and does not endorse any particular faith.
4. Democratic: Citizens have the right to elect their representatives and actively participate in the democratic process.