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General Knowledge · Q55

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 55

Q55

Which article authorizes the Parliament to form a new state by separation of territory from any state?

A.
Articles 13
B.
Articles 3
Answer
C.
Articles 23
D.
Articles 33

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Article 3 assigns to Parliament the power to enact legislation for the formation of new States. Parliament may create new States in a number of ways, namely by (i) separating territory from any State, (ii) uniting two or more States, (iii) uniting parts of States and (iv) uniting any territory to a part of any State.