Article 3 of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to 1. Increas...
Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state
(b) increase the area of any state
(c) diminish the area of any state
(d) alter the boundaries of any state and
(e) alter the name of any state.
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Article 3 of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to 1. Increas...
Answer:
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make changes in the existing states of India. It provides the authority to the Parliament to:
1. Increase or Diminish the Area of Any State:
Article 3 grants the Parliament the power to increase or diminish the area of any existing state. This means that the Parliament can alter the boundaries of a state by adding or subtracting territories. However, this power of the Parliament is subject to certain conditions. The consent of the affected state(s) is required before any alteration can be made. Additionally, the President's recommendation is also necessary for such changes to be implemented.
2. Merge a State and Union Territory to Form a New State:
Article 3 also empowers the Parliament to merge a state and a Union Territory to form a new state. This provision allows for the reorganization of states by combining a state and a Union Territory to create a new entity. However, similar to the previous provision, the consent of the affected state(s) and the President's recommendation are essential for the merger to take place.
3. Grant Special Status to Newly Created Weak States:
Article 3 further authorizes the Parliament to grant special status to newly created weak states. This provision enables the Parliament to provide special provisions, privileges, or rights to states that have been newly created as a result of alterations or mergers. The objective is to support and uplift these weaker states and ensure their development and progress.
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is option 'A' - 1 and 2 only.
This means that Article 3 of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to increase or diminish the area of any state and merge a state and Union Territory to form a new state. However, it does not specifically grant the power to the Parliament to grant special status to the newly created weak states.