Q. Under Article 3 of Indian Constitution, the Parliament can authorize/s to do which of the following?
1.Increase the area of any state
2.Diminish the area of any state
3.Alter the name of any state
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:

  • form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state;
  • increase the area of any state;
  • diminish the area of any state;
  • alter the boundaries of any state; and
  • alter the name of any state.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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