Q. With reference to the powers of the Indian Parliament under Article 3 and related provisions, consider the following statements:
1.Parliament can form a new state by uniting parts of one or more states or union territories.
2.The views of the concerned state legislature are binding on the President while recommending a bill under Article 3.
3.Ceding Indian territory to a foreign country requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Parliament has the power to form a new state by uniting parts of states or union territories under Article 3.
- The views of the state legislature are not binding on the President or Parliament.
The Supreme Court ruled in the Berubari case that ceding Indian territory requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
