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

  1. A.A Democratic Republic
  2. B.A Sovereign Democratic Republic
  3. C.A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
  4. D.A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. A Sovereign Democratic Republic

On January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect, India was declared a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The words 'Secular' and 'Socialist' were added to the Preamble much later by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. Therefore, on the specified date, the constitutional status did not include these terms.

Source: UPSC gs1 2021

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