Q. Identify the states from which the following regions demand to separate out -
1. Vidharbha
2. Kosal
3. Maru Pradesh
4. Gorkhaland- Published on 08 Dec 15a. Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan, Sikkim
b. Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim
c. Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim
d. Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim
ANSWER: Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim
- Article 3 in Constitution of India deals with formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.
- The bill can be presented in parliament based on recommendation of the President.
- The Bill has been referred by the President to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon within such period as may be specified in the reference or within such further period as the President may allow.
