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# Question & Answer
4951
What does Article 3 deal with? - Formation or alteration of states
4952
What does Article 2 deal with? - Admission or establishment of new states
4953
Does the concerned state legislature have the power to veto changes to its boundaries? - No, it can only express its views
4954
Is the President’s recommendation required for introducing a Bill under Article 3? - Yes, mandatory
4955
Can Parliament change the name of a state? - Yes, under Article 3
4956
Under which article can Parliament create new states? - Article 2 and Article 3
4957
Who has the power to alter state boundaries? - Parliament
4958
Who has the power to form a new state? - Parliament
4959
Can states secede from the Union? - No, states cannot secede
4960
Why is the term “Union” used instead of “Federation”? - To indicate India is an indestructible union of destructible states
4961
What does Article 1 say about the territory of India? - It includes States, Union Territories, and acquired territories
4962
What does Article 1 describe India as? - A Union of States
4963
How many schedules did the original Constitution contain? - 8 Schedules
4964
How many articles did the original Constitution contain? - 395 Articles
4965
What kind of structure does the Constitution establish for the Union and States? - Federal structure with a strong Centre
4966
Which case reaffirmed the Preamble as part of the Constitution? - Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
4967
Which case described the Preamble as the “key to the Constitution”? - Berubari Case (1960)
4968
Which committee finalized the wording of the Preamble? - Drafting Committee under Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
4969
Which amendment described the Preamble as the “identity card of the Constitution”? - The 42nd Amendment’s debates referred to it this way
4970
What does “Fraternity” in the Preamble aim to promote? - Brotherhood and unity among citizens
4971
What does “Equality” in the Preamble refer to? - Equal status and opportunities for all
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What does “Liberty” in the Preamble refer to? - Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship
4973
What does “Republic” signify? - Head of the state is elected, not hereditary
4974
What does “Democratic” signify in the Constitution? - Government is elected by the people
4975
What does “Secular” mean in the Indian context? - Equal treatment of all religions by the state