Question

    According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, what constitutes the territory of India?

    A The territory of India includes only the States and Union territories specified in the First Schedule Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The territory of India comprises the territories of the States, the Union territories specified in the First Schedule, and any other territories that may be acquired Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The territory of India consists solely of the territories of the States and excludes any newly acquired territories Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The territory of India is defined as the Union territories and any new territories that may be acquired, but does not include the existing States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The territory of India comprises the territories of the States, the Union territories specified in the Second Schedule, and any other territories that may be acquired Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 1 Name and territory of the Union: (1) India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. (2) The States and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule. (3) The territory of India shall comprise— (a) the territories of the States; (b) the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and (c) such other territories as may be acquired.

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