As per the current structure of the Indian Union, there are 28 States and 8 Union Territories. The Preamble to the Constitution declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic, and it follows a parliamentary form of government.
Consider the following statements about Union and its Territory. (1) India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories. (2) India, a Union of States, is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of Government. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Constitutional provisions regarding the Union and its Territory (Articles 1-4))
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