Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

• A. I only
• B. I and II
• C. I, II and IV
• D. I and III

Answer 1

The correct option is D I and III

Option D is the correct answer. By law, Parliament can form a new state by separating territory from any state, by merging two or more states or parts of states. Parliament can also reduce or increase the area or alter the boundary of any state or even change its name. But first, a bill in the matter has to be referred by the President to the legislature of the affected state so that the legislature can express its views within a certain period.