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AConsent of the state concerned
BRatification by half the states
CTwo-thirds in both Houses
DA simple law of Parliament
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A simple law of Parliament
Parliament can form new states by an ordinary law with no supermajority, and the states involved have no veto.
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