Which article authorizes the Parliament to form a new state by separation of territory from any state? A. Articles 13 B. Articles 3 C. Articles 23 D. Articles 33

The correct answer is: B. Articles 3

Article 3 of the Constitution of India provides for the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states. It states that Parliament may by law:

• form a new state by separation of territory from any existing state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states, or by uniting any territory to any state;
• increase the area of any state;
• diminish the area of any state;
• alter the boundaries of any state;
• alter the name of any state.

The article also states that no Bill for the purpose of forming a new state or altering the boundaries of any state shall be introduced in Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Article 13 deals with the fundamental rights of citizens.
• Article 23 deals with prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
• Article 33 deals with suspension of the enforcement of fundamental rights in certain cases.