2013 · Q2
The Parliament of India may form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by unifying any territory to a part of any State. Which of the following procedures is/are true in this regard?
- 1By a simple majority and by the ordinary legislative process
- 2On the recommendation of the President, who usually has to refer the bill to the legislature of the State(s) which is/are going to be affected by the changes proposed in the bill
- 3On the advice of the Prime Minister to the President
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
indian-polity-economystates-reorganisation
- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C2 only
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
Under Article 3, Parliament may form a new State by a simple majority through the ordinary legislative process, on the President's recommendation after referring the bill to the affected State legislature(s); the Prime Minister's advice is not the procedure.