For the purpose of creating a new State in India an amendment to the Constitution of India must be passed by

A. ²/₃^rd majority of the members of both Houses of Parliament present and voting

B. ²/₃^rd majority of the members of both Houses of Parliament and ratification by not less than ²/₃^rd majority of the States

C. Asimple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than half of the States

D. A simple majority by the Parliament

Answer: Option D