Question : The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a:
Option 1: Federal state
Option 2: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Option 3: Monarchy
Option 4: Theocratic state
Correct Answer: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Solution : The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. These are the key values and principles upon which the Indian state is based.