Question : Which of the following can alter the boundary of a state or change its name?

Option 1: State government

Option 2: Parliament

Option 3: Supreme Court

Option 4: High court


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Correct Answer: Parliament


Solution : The correct option is the Parliament .

In India, the power to alter the boundaries or change the name of a state lies with the parliament. This authority is derived from Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. Article 3 empowers the Parliament to form a new state, alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states, or even merge two or more states.

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