Question

Which of the following is NOT a part of the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A) Secularism
B) Socialism
C) Sovereign Democratic Republic
D) Federalism

Answer 1

Hint: A preamble is an introductory statement of the Constitution that exhibits the document's philosophy and objectives. It represents the core values and principles of the nation along with the intentions of the Constitution makers.

Complete answer:
Unlike Secularism, Socialism and Sovereign Democratic Republic, federalism is not mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.The constitution of India does not mention India to be a federation. However,according to Article 1 of Indian constitution, India is a ‘’Union of States.’’ This means India is a union consisting of various states which are an integral part of it. Here, the states cannot secede from the union.

Federalism in India refers to the relationship between the Central Government and the State governments of India. The Constitution of India establishes the structure of power distribution among different institutions. It delegates certain responsibilities to each sector so that the different levels as well as branches of government have their own tasks to do.

Part XI of the Indian constitution specifies the distribution of legislative, administrative and executive powers between the vertical levels of governments of India. In the seventh schedule of the Constitution, the legislative powers are categorised under a Union List representing the powers conferred upon the Union government, a State List representing the powers conferred upon the State governments and a Concurrent List representing the powers shared among them.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: India is not a true federal government but follows the system of Quasi-federalism because it combines features of a federal government and the features of a unitary government. In this system the central government is more powerful than the state government.