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Which Article of the Constitution empowers Parliament to alter the boundaries, areas, or names of existing States?

A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 4

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the authority to enact legislation for forming new States, altering the boundaries or areas of existing States, and changing their official names by a simple majority. Article 2 specifically empowers Parliament to admit new States into the Union of India that are not part of its existing territory.

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