Which of the following word sequences is correct as per the Preamble to the Constitution?
- ASovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic
- BSocialist, secular, democratic, republic, sovereign
- CSecular, democratic, secular, socialist, sovereign
- DSovereign, secular, socialist, democratic, republic
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The Preamble explicitly proclaims India to be a "Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic". The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to this sequence via the 42
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Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
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Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.