Preamble · Indian Polity

The term 'Republic' in the Preamble indicates that:

  1. The head of the state is a hereditary monarch
  2. The head of state is elected, directly or indirectly
  3. The Prime Minister is the supreme authority
  4. There is no division of powers between Centre and States
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Correct answer: The head of state is elected, directly or indirectly

A republic means that the head of the state (the President in India) is elected and not a hereditary monarch like in the UK. It also implies the vesting of political sovereignty in the people rather than a single individual.

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