Which of the following does not indicate the meaning of the word republic contained in our preamble?

In the absence of any privileged class, all government offices are open to every citizen without any discrimination.

The head of state is elected directly or indirectly for a fixed term.

Political sovereignty is vested in the people and not in a single person.

All citizens are treated equally without any social discrimination on the basis of caste, colour, religion, sex etc.

Which of the following does not indicate the meaning of the word repub

1.	Which of the following does not indicate the meaning of the word republic contained in our preamble?
A.	The head of state is elected directly or indirectly for a fixed term.
B.	Political sovereignty is vested in the people and not in a single person.
C.	In the absence of any privileged class, all government offices are open to every citizen without any discrimination.
D.	All citizens are treated equally without any social discrimination on the basis of caste, colour, religion, sex etc.
Answer» C. In the absence of any privileged class, all government offices are open to every citizen without any discrimination.