UPSC Polity Question
Preamble describe India as a sovereign nation. What does this mean? 1. No internal groups or any external authority could undermine the authority of the Indian government. 2. The laws made in India are only limited by the international laws set by United Nations Organization. 3. India can neither acquire a foreign territory nor cede a part of its territory in favour of a foreign state. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only
Correct Answer:
A. 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Sovereignty means India is an independent state, free from the control of any foreign power or internal group. Statement 2 is incorrect: While India respects international law, it is not legally bound or limited by it in making its own laws. Statement 3 is incorrect: A key attribute of sovereignty is the power to acquire foreign territory or cede its own territory to another state.