Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. Articles 2, 3 and 4 demonstrate the flexibility of the Indian constitution.
  2. The Indian Parliament may form a new state or alter the boundaries of the existing states by a simple majority and by ordinary legislative process.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3 of the Indian constitution, the Parliament can alter the boundaries of any state or change its name. For this process, the Parliament does not require consent of the state. Besides, Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Part I of the Indian constitution deal with the relation between the Union and its territory. This relation is very flexible and biased towards the Union.

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