UPSC Polity Question
Which of the following provisions are reflected under 'Article 1' of Indian Constitution? 1. Establishment of New States 2. Name of Country 3. Definition of State 4. Type of Polity Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer:
C. 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Article 1 of the Constitution deals with two main things: 2. Name of the Country: It states, 'India, that is, Bharat...' 4. Type of Polity: It describes India as a 'Union of States'. Establishment of new states is covered under Article 2, and the definition of 'State' for fundamental rights is in Article 12.