Discussion
What is correct about the formation of new State/s in Indian Union ? Use the codes given below for correct answer :
(i) It can be done by separation of territory from any existing State.
(ii) It can be done by uniting two or more States or part of States.
(iii) The creation of new States can be accomplished by an ordinary legislation.
(iv) The Parliament cannot alter the territory of the States without their consent.
Codes :
Answer: B
Statements (i) and (ii) are correct, and the key also accepts statement (iii), so the answer is (i), (ii) and (iii). Under Article 3 Parliament can form a new State by separating territory from a State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States, and it does so by a simple majority law that is not treated as a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
Statement (iv) is wrong because Parliament is not bound by the consent of the States: the President must refer the Bill to the State Legislature concerned for its views, but those views are not binding. The three options containing (iv) are therefore wrong.
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