Question

Tick the correct sequence of declarations mentioned in the Preamble to Constitution of India.
(A). Sovereign
(B). Secular
(C). Republic
(D). Democratic
(E). Socialist
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (E), (C), (D).
• B. (A), (E), (B), (D), (C).
• C. (B), (A), (C), (E), (D).
• D. (E), (A), (B), (D), (C).

Hint:

Use a mnemonic to remember the sequence: "SSSDR". Then remember that Socialist and Secular were added later, so the order is Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Preamble Overview:
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution defines India's nature, starting with "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA...". The order of the following descriptive terms is essential.

Step 2: Recalling the Order:
India is:
SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
This sequence is fixed. 'SOCIALIST' and 'SECULAR' were added in 1976 via the 42nd Amendment, placed between 'SOVEREIGN' and 'DEMOCRATIC'.

Step 3: Matching Terms to Options:
Map the words:

Sovereign $\rightarrow$ (A)
Socialist $\rightarrow$ (E)
Secular $\rightarrow$ (B)
Democratic $\rightarrow$ (D)
Republic $\rightarrow$ (C)
The correct sequence is (A), (E), (B), (D), (C).

Step 4: Answer:
The correct option is (B).