Which body has the authority to alter the territory of India by ceding land to a foreign country?
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Correct answer: Parliament through constitutional amendment
Ceding Indian territory to a foreign country requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368. This was clarified by the Supreme Court in the Berubari Union case.
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