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To which states does a law made by Parliament under Article 252 initially apply?

AAll states

BUnion Territories

CStates where the President directs

DOnly states requesting the law

Answer:

D. Only states requesting the law

Read Explanation:

  • The law applies only to those states whose legislatures have passed the required resolutions; other states may adopt it later by passing similar resolutions.

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