Comprehension ( Total Questions: 4 ):-

Directions: Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below.

"The Constitution of India, the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, came into effect on January 26, 1950. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the drafting committee, is often called the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizen's justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity. The constitution is a comprehensive document that lays out fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of the government, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens."

What type of republic does the Indian constitution declare India to be?