UPSC Polity Question
Using the powers enshrined in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament can do which of the following? 1. Admit new territories as new state of India. 2. Split or merge existing Indian states. 3. Transfer and exchange of territories to neighboring countries. 4. Alter the names and boundaries of existing Indian States. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer:
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Parliament's powers under Articles 2 and 3 include: 1. Admitting new states (Article 2). 2. Splitting, merging, altering names, and altering boundaries of existing states (Article 3). Transferring territory to a foreign country (3) is not covered under these articles and requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.