The Parliament by law may alter the boundaries of a State, provided that no Bill for this purpose shall be introduced in either Houses of Parliament except

A. On the recommendation of the President

B. Unless. . .the bill has been referred by the President to the legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon

C. Unless. . .the bill has been referred by the President to the council of ministers of that State for expressing its views thereon

D. On the recommendation of the President and unless the Bill has been referred by the President to the legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon

Answer: Option D