UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements about the procedure for reorganisation of states in India: 1. States in India can be reorganised by the Parliament only by amending the Constitution under article 368. 2. A bill for the reorganisation of states can be introduced in the Parliament only on the recommendation of the President. 3. The President before giving his recommendation shall refer the state reorganisation bill to the respective state legislature for expressing its view. 4. The President is bound by the views of state legislature regarding the state reorganisation bill. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Such laws are passed by a simple majority and are explicitly kept outside the purview of Article 368. Statement 2 is correct: A state reorganisation bill requires the prior recommendation of the President to be introduced in Parliament. Statement 3 is correct: The President must refer the bill to the concerned state legislature for its views within a specified period. Statement 4 is incorrect: The President (or Parliament) is not bound by the views of the state legislature.