Which of the following bodies is authorised to change the name of any state of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Parliament.
Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, only the Parliament of India has the authority to change the name, boundaries, or area of any state. The process involves the President referring the proposal to the concerned State Legislature for its opinion, though the final decision rests with Parliament. Neither the Governor, Chief Justice of India, nor the Council of Ministers can alter a state’s name. Thus, the power to rename states lies exclusively with Parliament, ensuring national-level approval and constitutional procedure.