Context:
10 years of Telangana State
Historical context:
- After independence, Andhra Pradesh became the 1st state to be formed based on language
- Formed in – 1953, following the death of PottiSriramulu
- Perceived regional inequality in the development led to the demand of a separate Telangana state
- Formation – Telangana was carved out of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh with Hyderabad as its capital in 2014
- June 2 is observed as Telangana Formation Day
- Currently, there are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country
Constitutional Background:
- Article 3 has provisions for the formation of new States and the alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.
- According to the article, Parliament may by law form a new State.
- Such a Bill shall be introduced in either House of Parliament
- Prior recommendation of the President is needed.
- Before recommending a Bill, which affects the area, boundaries or name of any of the States, the President shall refer this Bill to the State Legislature to express its view within a specified time.
- Parliament is not obligated to accept or act on the views of the State Legislature
- Parliament can create a new state through ordinary legislation (i.e. with a simple majority).
Source: The Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (d)
