Question

India is a democratic republic, because ________________.

• A. there is independence of judiciary
• B. the Head of the State is elected by the people
• C. there is a distribution of powers between the Centre and the States
• D. there is Parliamentary supremacy

Answer 1

The correct option is B the Head of the State is elected by the people

Option B is the correct answer. India is a democratic republic because the Head of the State is elected by the people. A democratic republic is a representative government where the power resides with the people. People choose and majority decides.