According to Article 1 of the Constitution, the 'territory of India' includes which of the following?
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Correct answer: States, Union Territories, and territories that may be acquired
Article 1(3) specifies that the territory of India comprises the territories of the states, the Union Territories, and such other territories as may be acquired. It provides a comprehensive definition of India's territorial extent.
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