Which of the following statements about the territory of India is/are correct?

1. It comprises of the territories of the States.

2. It comprises the Union Territories specified in the First Schedule.

3. It may include other acquired territories.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

According to Article 1(3) of the Constitution of India, the "territory of India" is defined to comprise three distinct categories:

• The territories of the States;
• The Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and
• Such other territories as may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.

It is important to distinguish between the "Union of India" and the "Territory of India". The "Union of India" includes only the States that share federal powers with the Centre. In contrast, the "Territory of India" is a wider expression that includes not only the States but also Union Territories and any territories that India may acquire in the future (e.g., through treaty, purchase, or conquest). Since all three statements correctly describe these components, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.