What is the significance of the words "subject to any adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372" in this context?
The significance of the words "subject to any adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372" in this context is to allow for any necessary changes or adjustments to the General Clauses Act, 1897 when interpreting the Constitution. These adaptations and modifications are made under Article 372, which allows for the continuation of existing laws, including those of the Dominion of India, after the adoption of the Indian Constitution.