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The Preamble's declaration of India as a 'Sovereign' nation means that India is free from external control and has supreme authority to govern itself, subject to ______.

  1. UN resolutions
  2. international law obligations
  3. colonial treaties
  4. neighboring countries' consent

Answer: international law obligations

Sovereignty in Preamble: (a) Internal sovereignty: Supreme authority within territory, no external interference in domestic affairs, (b) External sovereignty: Independent foreign policy, treaty-making power, (c) Limitation: Sovereignty exercised within framework of international law (UN Charter, human rights treaties, customary international law). India's sovereignty not absolute isolationism but responsible membership in global community. Reflects post-colonial assertion of self-determination.

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