History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2013 History
The Constitution of India, introduced on 26 January 1950, laid down certain basic principles. Which of the following was not part of it at that time?
AIndia will be a secular and democratic republic ✓ Correct
BIt will be a parliamentary system based on adult franchise
CIt guarantees all citizens equality before the law
DIt provides free education for girls
Correct answer: (A) India will be a secular and democratic republic — The description of India as a secular republic was not part of the Constitution in 1950, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The description of India as a secular republic was not part of the Constitution in 1950, so that is the answer.
★The word secular was added to the Preamble only by the Forty-second Amendment in 1976.
★In 1950 India was already a sovereign, democratic republic with adult franchise.
★The Constitution guaranteed equality before the law to all citizens under Article 14.
★It set up a parliamentary system of government.
★So among the options, the secular description is the one that was not part of the original text.
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