CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Constitution of India
The Preamble of the Constitution of India declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. The word 'Republic' here signifies that:
The word Republic signifies that the head of State is elected and not hereditary, as with India's President. Freedom from external control is sovereignty, absence of a state religion is secularism, and the right to vote reflects democracy.
- AIndia is free from external control
- Bthe head of State is elected and not hereditaryCorrect
- Cthere is no state religion
- Dthe people have a right to vote at every election
Explanation
A republic means the head of State, the President, is elected for a fixed term and does not hold office by heredity. Freedom from external control is sovereignty. Absence of a state religion is secularism. Adult voting is part of democracy.
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