The question asks about the specific article in the Indian Constitution that deals with the formation of new states or alteration of areas. To answer this, we need to recall the provisions related to the Union and its Territory, which are covered in Part I of the Constitution.
B) Article 3 — Article 3 of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the power to form new states, alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states. This is precisely what the question asks about.
The question asks to identify which statement is NOT a condition under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution for altering the boundaries of states. We need to analyze each option against the provisions of Article 3.
Correct Option: B) Consent of all affected states — Article 3 of the Indian Constitution does not require the consent of the affected state legislature(s) for altering the boundaries of states. The President only has to refer the bill to the state legislature(s) concerned to express their views within a specified period. Parliament is not bound by these views.
The question asks to identify the constitutional amendment responsible for transferring the Berubari Union to Pakistan. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments related to territorial changes in India.
C) 9th Amendment — The 9th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1960, was specifically enacted to give effect to the agreement between India and Pakistan regarding the division of the Berubari Union and the transfer of a part of it to Pakistan. This amendment was necessary because the Supreme Court had ruled that Parliament's power to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) did not include the power to cede Indian territory to a foreign country; such an act required a constitutional amendment.
The question asks about the primary purpose of the 100th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2015. To answer this, one needs to recall the major constitutional amendments and their objectives, particularly those related to India's territorial boundaries.
Correct Option: C) Territorial exchange with Bangladesh
The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015, was enacted to give effect to the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) of 1974 and its 2011 Protocol between India and Bangladesh. This involved the exchange of 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India, along with the transfer of adverse possessions. This amendment altered the First Schedule of the Constitution to reflect the new territorial boundaries.
How many States and Union Territories (UTs) did India have as of December 2019?
29 states and 7 UTs
28 states and 9 UTs
27 states and 8 UTs
30 states and 10 UTs
This question tests knowledge of the administrative divisions of India, specifically the number of States and Union Territories at a particular point in time. The key is to recall the changes that occurred around late 2019.
Correct Option: B) 28 states and 9 UTs
UPSC - 2015
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the Legislative Council of a State in India. We need to determine if each statement is correct based on constitutional provisions and established parliamentary practices.
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are incorrect based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution.