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Using the powers enshrined in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament can do which of the following ? A. Admit new territories as new state of India. B. Split or merge existing Indian states. C. Transfer and exchange of territories to neighbouring countries. D. Alter the names and boundaries of existing Indian States. Choose the correct option :
Answer b.
Option b: Articles 2 and 3 allow admission, formation, merger, division and renaming of states. Cession of Indian territory to a foreign country requires a constitutional amendment and is not accomplished by Article 3 alone.
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