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 Secular
4. A Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• India’s exact constitutional status on 26 January 1950 was that of a Sovereign Democratic Republic. Although the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949, it came into force on 26 January 1950.
• The Preamble, as originally adopted, described India as a “Sovereign Democratic Republic,” while the terms “Socialist” and “Secular” were added later through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Answer: (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic; Difficulty Level: Easy