Power to admit a new State into the Union of India or establish a new State is conferred upon Parliament by which Article?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. Article 2 authorises Parliament, by law, to admit into the Union or establish new States on such terms as it thinks fit.
2. Article 3 deals with formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of EXISTING States.
3. Article 1 merely identifies the Union and its territory.
4. Article 4 provides that laws under Articles 2 and 3 are not deemed constitutional amendments under Article 368.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 2_
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