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    Question

    In the context of Part III of the Constitution, what

    does "the State" encompass?
    A "The State" includes only the Government and Parliament of India and excludes local or other authorities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B "The State" includes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C "The State" refers solely to the Government of India and its central institutions, excluding state governments and local authorities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D "The State" includes only the Governments of individual States and their respective Legislatures, but not the central Government or local authorities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E "The State" excludes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 12. Definition: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “the State’’ includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.

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