With reference to the Republican Polity consider the following statements 1 A state where the Head i...........

Indian Political System(MPPCS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

With reference to the Republican Polity, consider the following statements:

1. A state where the Head is exclusively elected by the people through direct voting.

2. A state ensures the absence of any privileged class, granting every citizen equal access to all public offices without discrimination.

3. A state where the Head is elected by the people, either through direct voting or indirectly through other means.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

A democratic polity can be broadly categorized into two types: monarchy and republic. ? In a monarchy, the head of the state (typically a king or queen) holds a hereditary position and ascends to the office through succession, as seen in countries like Britain. ? In contrast, in a republic, the head of the state is always elected, either directly or indirectly, for a fixed period of time. The United States is an example of a republic. (Hence statement 1 is incorrect and statement 3 is correct) ? Therefore, the term "Republic" in our Preamble indicates that India has an elected head called the president, who is chosen indirectly and serves for a fixed period of five years.

? Moreover, a republic signifies two additional aspects. Firstly, political sovereignty is vested in the people rather than in a single individual like a king. ? Secondly, a republic ensures the absence of any privileged class, granting every citizen equal access to all public offices without discrimination (Hence statement 2 is correct