Statehood (concept): Why can the Nagaland State not be termed a "State" in the full political science sense? Differentiate constitutional "States" in India from sovereign states in international law. Choose the missing attribute.

Given data

• Nagaland is a State within the Union of India.
• Ask: Which attribute does it lack to be a sovereign state in the international-law sense?

Concept/Approach In political science/international law, a state is characterized by sovereignty. Indian "States" are constituent units under a sovereign Union and therefore lack independent sovereignty.

Common pitfalls Assuming bicameralism or an exclusive High Court is essential to statehood; these are not defining attributes.

Final Answer Sovereignty