Explain the terms Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic.
1. Sovereign: People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.
2. Socialist: Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socioeconomic inequalities.
3. Secular: Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. But there is no official religion. Government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect.
4. Democratic: A form of government where people enjoy equal rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable. The government is run according to some basic rules.
5. Republic: The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.
