2021 · Q67
Which of the following statements with regard to the creation of a new state or alteration of boundaries of states is/are correct ?
- 1An amendment has to be moved in the Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution of India.
- 2Ratification by one half of the states is necessary after the amendment is made by the Parliament.
- 3The legislation can be passed by a simple majority of both Houses of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 only
- C3 only
- D2 and 3 only
Explanation
Under Article 3 of the Constitution, Parliament may create a new state or alter state boundaries by a simple majority in both Houses; no constitutional amendment under Article 368 and no ratification by half the states are required (though the President must refer the bill to the concerned state legislature for its views). Statements 1 and 2 are therefore wrong and only statement 3 is correct.