Consider the following statements with reference to changing name of the state:1.Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the authority to modify the name of a state.2.A bill to alter the state's name cannot be introduced in Parliament without a President's recommendation.3.The opinions or recommendations provided by the State Legislature regarding the Bill are enforceable against the President or the Parliament.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to changing name of the state:
1.Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the authority to modify the name of a state.
2.A bill to alter the state’s name cannot be introduced in Parliament without a President’s recommendation.
3.The opinions or recommendations provided by the State Legislature regarding the Bill are enforceable against the President or the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the authority to modify the name of a state. A bill to alter the state’s name cannot be introduced in Parliament without a President’s recommendation.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The opinions or recommendations provided by the State Legislature regarding the Bill are not enforceable against the President or the Parliament.

Source: DNA

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