43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
A separate Vananchal State carved out of Bihar can be made possible by –
aPassing the legislation in State Assembly
bPassing the ordinance by the Governor
cCompleting Constitutional formalities
dNone of these/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
Under Article 3, the power to create new States lies with Parliament. Therefore, a separate Vananchal State can be created from Bihar only by a law made by Parliament. Hence, the correct option is (d).
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