Constitutional Provisions MCQ — 4 अभ्यास प्रश्न उत्तर सहित

Explanation

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to form new states, alter boundaries, and change the names of existing states. The Union Cabinet approved renaming Kerala to "Keralam" under this provision in February 2026.

Explanation

The SC Constitution Bench ruled that a Governor has exactly 3 constitutionally permissible options when a State Bill is presented: (1) grant assent, (2) return the Bill to the legislature for reconsideration, or (3) reserve it for the President's consideration. Indefinite withholding is unconstitutional.

Explanation

Article 200 of the Indian Constitution governs the assent of the Governor to State Bills. It allows the Governor to grant assent, return the Bill, or reserve it for the President. Article 163 separately deals with the Governor acting on aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Explanation

The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed resolutions in 2023 and 2024 urging the Central Government to rename the state to "Keralam," reflecting broad political consensus. The Union Cabinet formally approved this on February 24, 2026.