Which of the following is correct about the power to alter boundaries between states (relevant to First Schedule and Part

Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new States, alter boundaries, or change names of existing States. The only procedural safeguard is that the Bill must be referred to the concerned State Legislature for its views, though State consent is not mandatory. This reflects India’s strong Centre-oriented federalism. In Babulal Parate v. State of Bombay and later in Pradeep Chaudhary v. Union of India, the Supreme Court upheld Parliament’s wide discretion under Article 3, subject only to limited judicial review. The provision ensures flexibility in territorial reorganization while preserving constitutional procedure.