The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be:
- Sovereign Federation
- Sovereign Democratic Republic only
- Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
- Constitutional Monarchy
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Correct answer: C. Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
1. Words "Socialist" and "Secular" were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
2. Original Preamble had "Sovereign Democratic Republic".
3. The Preamble articulates Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
__Source: syllabus Indian Constitution at Work Ch 1 — Preamble__