Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
II. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
III. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
IV. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

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Statements I and III are correct. The Indian Constitution allows Parliament to alter the territory of any state or create new states by a simple majority, and the President's recommendation is necessary to introduce such a bill in Parliament. The consent of the state legislature is not required for altering the territory or creating new states, making statement II incorrect. While the President must seek the views of the state legislature before recommending a bill that changes the name of the state, making statement IV partially accurate, the question's phrasing suggests a focus on the necessity of the President's recommendation for bills altering state territories, which aligns with statement III.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are Correct