Consider the following statements 1 The provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the states are ...........

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Consider the following statements

1.The provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the states are not applicable to all the states

2.Article 1 describes India as a Federation of States.

Choose the correct statement/s

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

None of the above

Statement 1 is incorrect. The provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the states are applicable to all states. While there are variations in the degree of autonomy enjoyed by states due to the special provisions for certain states (like Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 before its abrogation), the fundamental provisions of the Constitution apply uniformly across all states.

Statement 2 is also incorrect. Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as a Union of States, not a Federation of States. The term "Union of States" signifies that India is not a federation in the classical sense where states have equal powers vis-a-vis the federal government. Instead, it implies that the Indian Union is indestructible and that the states have agreed to join and live together under one Constitution.

Therefore, the correct option is 4. None of the above statements are correct.