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Parliament proposes a law to reduce the area of an existing State by transferring a part of its territory to a neighbouring State. Which statement correctly describes the procedure under Article 3?

Under Article 3, the Bill can be introduced only on the President's recommendation, and the President must refer it to the affected State Legislature for its views. Parliament is not bound by those views. No special majority or state ratification is required.

  1. AThe Bill needs the State's consent, and a two-thirds majority in each House of Parliament
  2. BThe Bill can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President, and the views of the State Legislature must be referred to but are not bindingCorrect
  3. CThe Bill can be introduced only after the State Legislature passes a resolution approving it
  4. DThe Bill needs ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures

Explanation

Under Article 3, a Bill for altering the area of a State can be introduced in Parliament only on the President's recommendation. Where it affects a State, the President must refer it to that State's Legislature for its views within a specified period, but Parliament is not bound by those views. Such a law is not an amendment under Article 368, so a special majority is not needed.

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