Consider the following statements with reference to the Territories Acquired by the Government of India: 1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill needs to be introduced in the Parliament to enable India to acquire any territories. 2. The constitutional provisions for the administration of union territories de facto apply to the acquired territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer:

B. 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: India can acquire foreign territories through various modes recognized by international law (e.g., treaty, purchase, conquest). This does not require a constitutional amendment. Statement 2 is correct: As there are no separate provisions for administering acquired territories, the provisions related to the administration of Union Territories are applied to them.