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Which Article of the constitution allows the centre to form new states ?
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- Article 3
- Article 4
- Article 5
- Article 6
Correct Option: D
Article 3 of the Constitution allows the centre to form new states. Regarding 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 ;