QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2021

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?

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Explanation

  • A comprehensive definition of state should include following elements:

  • A community of people permanently occupying a definite territory: This establishes the physical foundation of the state - a population and a defined geographical area.

  • Possessing an organized government: This highlights the presence of a central authority that governs the population within the territory.

  • Independent of external control (sovereignty): This emphasizes the state's autonomy in exercising its power within its territory.

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