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

What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
  1. A Democratic Republic
  2. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  3. A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
  4. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

Solution

On 26 January 1950, the Preamble described India as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added later by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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