The provision containing admission or establishment of new state is given in

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Article 2

Explanation:

• Article 2 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to admit or establish new States into the Union of India.

• This article applies primarily to territories that are not part of India, such as the case of Sikkim before its full integration.

Information Booster:

• Article 3 deals with the formation of new states and alteration of existing states' boundaries, while Article 2 specifically focuses on admitting or establishing new entities into India.

• Examples: Sikkim (1975), Puducherry (1954), and Goa (1987) were integrated under provisions derived from Article 2.

Additional Information:

• (a) Article 5

  • Deals with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

• (c) Article 1

  • Defines India as a Union of States and lists the territories of India.

• (d) Article 4

  • Lays down that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered constitutional amendments under Article 368.