Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II [h] LIST-I (Constitutional Value) & LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Sovereignty & I. A government of the people, by the people and for the people
B. Republic & II. Elected representatives of the people
C. Democracy & III. Independent authority of a State
D. Secular & IV. The State protects all religions equally
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Hint:

Republic means an elected head of State, whereas Democracy refers to participation of people in governance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution defines India as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic. Each term has a distinct constitutional meaning.

Step 1: Analyze Sovereignty.
Sovereignty means that India is an independent authority and is not controlled by any external power. \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2: Analyze Republic.
A republic means that the head of the State is elected and not hereditary. \[ B \rightarrow II \]

Step 3: Analyze Democracy.
Democracy refers to government of the people, by the people, and for the people. \[ C \rightarrow I \]

Step 4: Analyze Secularism.
Secularism means that the State treats all religions equally. \[ D \rightarrow IV \]

Step 5: Write the final matching sequence.
Hence: \[ A-III,\; B-II,\; C-I,\; D-IV \] This corresponds to Option (C).