Part C state en · NOUN
Etymology
So named because they are listed in Part C, First Schedule of the Constitution of India.
Meanings
- (India, historical) A state from 1947 to 1956 that was formed from a chief commissioner's province and placed under direct control of the Union Government. Most of them were merged with other states or converted to union territories.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part C states | Number=Plur | lexicographic |