UPSC Previous Year Questions: CSP 2021

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Which of the following statements with regard to the creation of a new state or alteration of boundaries of states is/are correct?

1. An amendment has to be moved in the Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution.

2. Ratification by one half of the states is necessary after the amendment is made by the Parliament.

3. The legislation can be passed by a simple majority of both Houses of Parliament.

Select the correct answer:

a. 2 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 3 only

d. 2 and 3 only

d