The Parliament of India may form a new State by separating territory from any State or by unifying any territory as a part of any State. Which of the following procedures is/are true in this regard?

1. On the prior recommendation of the President.

2. On the recommendation of the President, who usually has to refer the bill to the legislature of the State(s) which is/are going to be affected by the changes proposed in the bill.

3. By special majority in the Parliament and ratification by more than half of the states.

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