9th Class Social Science Sample Paper Sample Paper - 3 Term - 1

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      Describe the main features of the Preamble of the Constitution of India.

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      The Preamble declares its aim, principles and ideals and the constitutional and political principles of the society in which it is implemented.                                                                                                                                               (1) Its main features are (i) This Constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people of India through their representatives and not handed down to them by a king or any outside power. (ii) People have every right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. The people are sovereign. No external powers can dictate terms to the Government of India. (iii) Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities. (iv) The government is democratic, where people enjoy equal political rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable. (v) The government is a republic, where the head of state, the President, is an elected person and not a hereditary position. (vi) The state is secular, where citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. There is no official religion.                                                                                                                                                                                                  (4)


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