Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution?

1. A

   Formation of new States

   (a) Formation of new States. Article 3 expressly allows Parliament to form a new State by separation or union.

2. B

   Alteration of areas of States

   (b) Alteration of areas of States. Article 3 covers increase or diminution of the area of any State.

3. C

   Alteration of boundaries of States

   (c) Alteration of boundaries of States. Article 3 covers alteration of boundaries (and names).

4. D

   Admission of new States

   (d) Admission of new States. Admission or establishment of new States into the Union is Article 2, not Article 3. That impossibility under Article 3 is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d). Article 3 lets Parliament form new States and alter area, boundaries and names. Admission of new States is Article 2, so it is not possible under Article 3.