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Read the two statements I and II and choose the correct answer I. The President is not bound by the view of the State legislature in matters regarding alteration of the State's boundaries. II. No…

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Read the two statements I and II and choose the correct answer
I. The President is not bound by the view of the State legislature in matters regarding alteration of the State's boundaries.
II. No bill altering a State's boundaries shall be introduced in any house of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.
  1. Only I is correct
  2. Only II is correct
  3. Both I and II are correct
  4. Both I and II are wrong

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Both I and II are correct
Under Art 3 a bill to alter state boundaries needs the President's recommendation (II correct). The President refers it to the state legislature for its views, but neither he nor Parliament is bound by them (I correct). Both are correct.

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