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    Question

    What does the provision "Subject to the provisions of

    this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the State" signify?
    A Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws without any constitutional limitations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Parliament can make laws for the States without consulting the State Legislature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C State Legislatures cannot make laws for any part of the State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Parliament can legislate only for the Union Territories and not the States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Parliament and State Legislatures derive their law-making powers from the Constitution, subject to its provisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Constitution of India: Article 245 - Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the State.

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