Question

What actions can the Parliament undertake based on the powers specified in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution?

• A. Admit new territories as new state of India
• B. Split or merge existing Indian states
• C. Alter the names and boundaries of existing Indian States
• D. All of above

Hint:

Remember: Article 2 deals with admitting new territories; Article 3 deals with reorganization of existing states.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution empower the Parliament to:
- Admit new states into the Union (Article 2)
- Form new states or alter boundaries, names, or areas of existing states (Article 3)
These articles grant wide discretion to Parliament to reorganize state territories.