The Preamble is considered the soul of the Indian Constitution, providing the ideals and objectives for which the Constitution stands. The concept of a secular state is enshrined in it.
Which one of the following describes India a secular State?
Asked in Junior Engineer (Civil), Water Resources Department · Topic: The Preamble (Understanding 'Secular' (including 42nd Amendment and Indian concept))
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