2021 · Q54
Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the term ‘State’, as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution of India?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AIt refers only to the Government of India.
- BIt refers only to the Government of India and the Parliament of India.
- CIt refers only to the Government of India, Parliament of India, and Governments and Legislatures of each State.
- DIt refers to the Government of India, Parliament of India, Governments and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India.
Explanation
Article 12 defines 'the State' inclusively as the Government and Parliament of India, the governments and legislatures 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. The narrower options each omit part of this constitutional definition, so the fully inclusive option is correct.