Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Admission of new States

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Admission of new States”.
Admission of new States is governed by Article 2 of the Constitution, which requires a separate constitutional amendment to be passed by Parliament.

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