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Under Article 245(1) of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can make laws for:

AOnly Delhi

BOnly the whole of India

CThe whole or any part of the territory of India

DOnly Union Territories

Answer:

C. The whole or any part of the territory of India

Read Explanation:

  • Article 245(1) empowers Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, while a State Legislature can make laws only for the whole or any part of its respective State.


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