Which Article of the Constitution of India states that for Part III, 'the State' includes the Government and Parliament of India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Article 12
- Step 1: The Constitute Project text says in Article 36 that, in Part IV, 'the State' has the same meaning as in Part III, and Article 12 supplies that meaning. Answer: Article 12. Why not the others: Article 13: Article 12 defines the State for Part III, not this article. Article 14: Article 12 defines the State for Part III, not this article. Article 36: Article 12 defines the State for Part III, not this article.
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