Concept:The power to create new states or alter boundaries is with Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution, not under Amendment Article 368.
Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect because creation of a new state does not require an amendment under Article 368.
It is done by ordinary legislation under Article 3.
Statement 2 is incorrect because ratification by half the states is required only for certain amendments under Article 368, not for state creation under Article 3.
Statement 3 is correct because a bill for forming a new state can be passed by a simple majority of both Houses of Parliament.
The bill must be introduced on the recommendation of the President and may be referred to the concerned state legislature for views, but no special majority or state ratification is needed.
Answer:C. 3 only