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Which article of the Constitution of India addresses the topic of Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing Sta
Question

Which article of the Constitution of India addresses the topic of Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States?

A.

Article 2

B.

Article 3

C.

Article 4

D.

Article 1

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Article 3.
Explanation:
● Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to form new states and alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.
● This can be done by a simple majority in Parliament.
Information Booster:
● Article 1 defines India, that is Bharat, as a Union of States.
● Article 2 relates to the admission or establishment of new states that were not part of the Union of India previously.
Additional Knowledge:
● Simple Majority – Required for laws under Articles 2 and 3, meaning they are not considered constitutional amendments under Article 368.

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