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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CHSL - 17 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of New States and Alteration of Areas, Boundaries or names of existing States?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Article 3.

  • Article 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states and the alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.
  • It grants the Parliament of India the power to modify the boundaries or names of states through a law, with the consent of the affected state(s).
  • This provision is important because it ensures that the division of states or territorial adjustments can be made for administrative, linguistic, or cultural reasons.
  • The President's recommendation is required before introducing such a bill in Parliament.