Q. In the context of Indian constitution, the term ‘state’ under Article 12 includes-
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Under the Indian constitution, Article 12 defines the term ‘State’ as used in different Articles of Part III of the Constitution. It says that unless the context otherwise requires the term ‘State’ includes the following; –
- The Government and Parliament of India, i.e., Executive and Legislature of the Union.
- The Government and Legislature of each State, i.e., Executive and Legislature of State.
- All local and other authorities within the territory of India.
- All local and other authorities under the control of the Government of India.
Option a is incorrect: This statement defines the term ‘state’ in the context of the discipline of Political Science. But this is not the definition of term ‘state’ that is defined by Indian constitution.
Option c is incorrect: This statement defines the term nation. A nation is a community of people formed on the basis of a common language, territory, ethnicity etc.
Option d is incorrect: A defined territory that forms a community with shared culture and ruled by sovereign body defines the term ‘country’
