Correct Answer: 3

Solution : The correct option is 3 .

The formation of new states and the alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states in India are primarily governed by Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. Article 3 empowers the Parliament of India to make laws regarding the five matters.

(a) form a new state by the separation of territory from any state, by uniting two or more states or parts of states, or by uniting any territory with 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;

(e) alter the name of any state.