UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Q51 — Polity PYQ with Answer

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India defines the territorial boundaries of each State.

2. The First Schedule of the Constitution describes the territories of the States and specifies the territories that shall form Part of each State.

3. The power to increase the area of any State lies with the Parliament alone.

Which of the statements given above are correct?