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What does the Preamble describe India as?
ASovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
BA monarchy
CA colony
DA dictatorship
SSCClass 7 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 15 · Topic 1
Preamble to the Constitution
The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution, summarising its core values and the type of nation India aims to be.
Core concept
The Preamble describes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic, reflecting the nation's fundamental character.
How it works
It promises Justice (social, economic, political), Liberty (of thought, expression, belief), and Equality (of status and opportunity) to all citizens.
Why it matters
The Preamble also emphasises Fraternity, promoting unity and dignity among all citizens regardless of their background.
Key detail
As an introduction to the Constitution, the Preamble reflects the vision and values that guide India's governance and society.
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• Preamble describes India: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
• It promises Justice: social, economic, political.
• Also Liberty: thought, expression, belief.
• Also Equality: status, opportunity.
• It emphasises Fraternity: unity, dignity.
• This applies regardless of background.
• Preamble reflects Constitution's introduction.
• It shows India's guiding vision, values.