UPSC Prelims 2021 · Question 93 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2021 question on Constitutional Status 1950
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
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Answer: B. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
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.