UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 134 of 145

A Bill for the purpose of creating a new State in India must be passed by:

Polity

Aa simple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two third of the States.
Ba simple majority in Parliament.Correct
Ca two-third majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-third of the States.
DNone of the above

Answer: B. a simple majority in Parliament.

Explanation

According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament passes the resolution for the creation of new states by a simple majority, the special constitutional amendment process is not adopted by the Parliament for the creation of new states under Article 368. The creation of new states is not even considered as a constitutional amendment.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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