Consider the following statements:

The power to create or rename a new district lies with the Centre.

A district can be abolished by an executive order.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the State governments.
This can either be done through an executive order or by passing a law in the State Assembly.
The Centre has no role in this matter.
If the state government wants to change the name of a district or a railway station, then the Home Ministry comes into the picture.

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The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the State governments.
This can either be done through an executive order or by passing a law in the State Assembly.
The Centre has no role in this matter.
If the state government wants to change the name of a district or a railway station, then the Home Ministry comes into the picture.

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