Reorganisation power
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UPSC tests reorganisation power primarily through Article 3 MCQs asking about Parliament's authority to create/alter/abolish states and union territories. Examiners focus on constitutional procedure, consent requirements, and landmark reorganisations (linguistic states, smaller state creation post-2000). Common error: confusing President's vs Parliament's role—Parliament has executive power under Article 3, not the President.
Article 3: Parliament alone can reorganise territories
Consent of legislature not mandatory for state creation
States Reorganisation Commission 1956 linguistic principle
Smaller states post-2000: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand
Union territories directly under Article 1(1)(b) power