Question
Q 93. What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
a) A Democratic Republic
b) A Sovereign -Democratic Republic
c) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
d) A Sovereign Socialist and Secular Democratic Republic.
Answer: b
Detailed Explanation
• As the original preamble, during 26th January-1950, constitutional status of India was a “Sovereign Democratic Republic.” Later, with 42nd Constitutional Amendment two more words were added to constitutional status of India, i.e., “Socialist and Secular.” Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.