Q. Which of the following territories come under the definition of “territory of India”?
1.territories of the states
2.union territories
3.territories that may be acquired and secede by the Government of India at any time
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the territory of India comprises three categories of territories: (a) territories of the states; (b) union territories; and (c) territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.
At present, there are twenty-nine states, seven union territories and no acquired territories.
Source: Laxmikanth
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