is is a soverign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. Explain. 184
Why do some people say that India is a federation with unitary features? Explain with the help of any
five Constitutional provisions.
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Explanation:
Sovereign : people have Supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters no external power can dictate the Government of India .
Socialist : wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce social economic inequalities.
Secular : citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion . But there is no official religion . government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect .
Democratic : a form of Government where people enjoy equal political rights, elect the rules and hold them accountable .The government is run according to some basic rules .
Republic : the head of the state is an elected person and not a heriditary position .
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The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic State.
The word sovereign implies that India is a free nation and independent to conduct its own affairs without any interference.
The term Socialist was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. India is a democratic socialistic state meaningly that it works for the welfare of all people and sustains both public and private sectors for the growth of Nation. The Directive Principle represents the socialistic nature of India.
Democratic in the sense that the Supreme power lies in the people of India. India has a Parliamentary democracy where the people elect their representatives to make laws and policies for the nation.
It is Republic as the Head of the state called President is elected indirectly by the people for a fixed term of five years.
Several key words have been used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:
(i) We, the people of India. The constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people through their representatives, and not handed down to them by a king or any outside powers.
(ii) Sovereign. People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.
(iii) Socialist. Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities.
(iv) Secular. Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. But there is no official religion. Government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect.
(v) Democratic. A form of government where people enjoy equal political rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable.
(vi) Republic. The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.
(vii) Justice. Citizens cannot be discriminated on the grounds of caste, religion and gender. Social inequalities have to be reduced.
(viii) Liberty. There are no unreasonable restrictions on the citizens in what they think, how they wish to express their thoughts and the way they wish to follow up their thoughts in action.
(ix) Equality. All are equal before the law. The government should ensure equal opportunity to all.
(x) Fraternity. All of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.