Calling India a 'Republic' in the Preamble means that

the country has a written constitutionCorrect answerYour answerthe head of state holds office by election and not by inheritanceCorrect answerYour answerpower is divided between the Union and the StatesCorrect answerYour answerall citizens are equal before the lawCorrect answerYour answer

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A republic is defined by how its head of state comes to office: by election, for a fixed term.
India's head of state is the President, who is elected, which is what makes the country a republic rather than a monarchy.
A written constitution, a federal division of power and equality before the law are all true of India, but none of them is what the word 'Republic' carries.

Concept: What 'Republic' means in the Preamble
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Calling India a 'Republic' in the Preamble means that

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