The power to form a new state in India is vested in the:
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A.
President
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B.
Prime Minister
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C.
Parliament
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D.
Supreme Court
Correct Answer:
C. Parliament
Explanation:
Under Article 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament is exclusively empowered to form new states, alter the area or boundaries of existing states, or change their names. This process typically begins with a bill introduced in either House of Parliament on the recommendation of the President. Before recommending the bill, the President refers it to the affected state legislature to express its views within a specified timeframe. However, these views are not binding, and Parliament can proceed with the legislation by a simple majority even if the state legislature opposes the change. Consequently, the power to create a new state is vested solely in the Parliament of India.
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