Question

When the name of the State is changed or a new State is created, the Constitution of India is required to be amended by Parliament by a _____________________.

• A. Simple majority as under Articles 107 & 108 of Constitution
• B. Majority of total numbers of both the Houses under Article 368
• C. Special majority under Article 368 of Constitution
• D. Special majority after obtaining opinion of the concerned State, under Article 3 of the Constitution

Answer 1

The correct option is C Special majority under Article 368 of Constitution

Article 368 clearly states that if any change is to be made under the 7th schedule, then it has to be adopted by a special majority. Both houses of Parliament have to pass the Bill with a two-thirds majority. Hence, Option C is correct. No other procedure is applicable for change of the boundary, hence, incorrect.