Consider the following statements The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new Stat...........

Indian Polity (Easy) Union and State - The territory

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Consider the following statements:

The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new States and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by passing a resolution in simple majority.
Jammu and Kashmir has been given special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1only

2only

Both 1 and2

Neither 1 nor2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: This is incorrect. The Parliament of India can form new States or alter areas, boundaries, or names of existing States under Article 3. However, it does so by passing a law (bill), not just a simple resolution. Also, such a bill must be passed by a simple majority, not a special majority. But, more importantly, it is not just a "resolution" as mentioned in the statement.

- Statement 2: This is incorrect. Jammu and Kashmir was indeed given special status under Article 370 earlier. However, Article 370 was abrogated in August 2019, so J&K no longer enjoys special constitutional status.

Option-wise evaluation:

- Option 1 (1 only): Incorrect (Statement 1 is wrong)

- Option 2 (2 only): Incorrect (Statement 2 is wrong)

- Option 3 (Both 1 and 2): Incorrect (Both are wrong)

- Option 4 (Neither 1 nor 2): Correct (As both statements are not correct)

Correct Answer:

Option:4, Neither 1 nor 2