Question

Q. The expression ‘Union of India' under Article 1 of the Indian constitution include(s) which of the following?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only

• According to Article 1, the territory of India can be classified into three categories:
  • Territories of the states,
  • Union Territories
  • Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.
• The names of states and union territories & their territorial extent are mentioned in the first schedule of the constitution.
• ‘Territory of India’ is a wider expression than the ‘Union of India’ because the latter includes only states while the former includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time.

Being a sovereign state, India can acquire foreign territories according to the modes recognized by International law, i.e., cession (following treaty, purchase, gift, lease or plebiscite), occupation (hitherto unoccupied by a recognized ruler), conquest or subjugation.