Question

The Constitution of India describes India as a socialist democracy. What does that mean ?

Answer 1

India celebrates its constitution on 26 January as Republic Day. The constitutiondeclares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity.


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The main features of the preamble of the Indian Constitution -

(1) It is an introduction to the Constitution and is non - justiciable.

(2) It contains the political philosophy, aims, objectives and basic purposes of the Constitution.

(3) It is the Soul of the Indian Constitution.

(4) The courts regard it as a key to understand the Constitution.

(5) It is a combination of good features of several constitutions.

(6) The needs and aspirations of the people have also been translated into ideas and rules in the Constitution.



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Answer 2

before the term was added by the 42nd amendment in 1976 ,the constitution had a socialiat content in the form of certain derective principles of the state policy