Which article of the Constitution of India addresses the topic of "Formation…
2019
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 4 (अनुच्छेद 4)
- B.
Article 3 (अनुच्छेद 3)
- C.
Article 2 (अनुच्छेद 2)
- D.
Article 1 (अनुच्छेद 1)
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Correct answer: B
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, under Part I: The Union and its Territory, grants the Parliament the power to form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states, and also to increase or diminish the area of any state, alter the boundaries of any state, or alter the name of any state.