Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the term ‘State’, as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution of India ?
It refers only to the Government of India.
It refers only to the Government of India and the Parliament of India.
It refers only to the Government of India, Parliament of India, Governments and Legislatures of each State.
It 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.
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1. The Government and Parliament of India.
2. The Government and the Legislature of each State.
3. All local and other authorities within the territory of India.
4. All local and other authorities under the control of the Government of India.
Option D accurately encompasses all these components, providing the comprehensive definition of ‘State’ as given in Article 12.