Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?

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A. Fundamental Rights A.

B. Ninth Schedule B.

C. Directive Principles C.

D. Preamble to the Constitution D.

The correct answer is Preamble to the Constitution.

Preamble
- It is indicated by the Preamble that the source of authority of the Constitution lies with the people of India.
- The preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
- A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives.
- In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation.
- The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality for all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation.
- The date is mentioned in the preamble when it was adopted i.e. November 26, 1949.
- A secular nation means that equal treatment is given to all religions of the state.
- The Preamble to the Constitution stated that India was a secular nation after the 42^nd Amendment of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1976. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
- Secularism is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

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