MCQ

India is a republic because _________________.

  • A
    Every adult can take part in elections.
  • B
    Executive is responsible to legislature.
  • C
    Elected representatives can be recalled.
  • D
    President is elected for a fixed term.

Answer

  1. President is elected for a fixed term.

Explanation:

A Republic means the head of the State is elected and not a hereditary monarch. India is a republic because the Supreme head of the State/ Country i.e the President is elected by the people. The term Republic is incorporated in the Preamble of the Constitution, which explains that India has an elected head as the President, who is indirectly elected for a fixed term of five years.

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