Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the term „State‟, as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution of India ?

1. AIt refers only to the Government of India.
2. BIt refers only to the Government of India and the Parliament of India.
3. CIt refers only to the Government of India, Parliament of India, and Governments and Legislatures of each State.
4. DIt refers to the Government of India, Parliament of India, Governments and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India.