Creation of a new state requires a ....... majority for Constitutional Amendment.
- ASimple
- BTwo-third
- CThree-fourth
- DTwo-third plus ratification by half of all states
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Simple
Explanation
For the creation of new States, the special procedure under Article 368 (constitutional amendment procedure) is not adopted. Parliament can create new States by a simple majority, and as per Article 4(2), such a law is not deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.