Multiple choice

Consider the following statement: the creation of a new state in India from an existing state involves the consent of the (1) Supreme court (2) Legislature of the state concerned

(3) president (4) parliament

Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1,2 and 3

  2. 2,3 and 4

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 1,2,3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Creating new states under Article 3 requires: Parliamentary law (4), President's recommendation and assent (3), and reference to the concerned state legislature for its view (2). The Supreme Court has no constitutional role (1) as this is a legislative, not judicial, function.

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