Question

    Which of the following power does not lie with the Parliament as per Art.3 of the Constitution?

    A Form a new state by separation of territory. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Increase the area of any State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Diminish the area of any State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Alter the boundaries of any State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To secede any State. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Art. 3. Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.— Parliament may by law— (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; (e) alter the name of any State:

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