With reference to the proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', consider the following statements: Statement-I: A Bill to change the name of a State can be introduced in Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President, and the views expressed by the concerned State Legislature on such a Bill are not binding on Parliament. Statement-II: A law changing the name of a State under Article 3 requires only a simple majority in Parliament and is not treated as a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368. Statement-III: Upon enactment of such a law, the change necessarily involves an amendment to the First Schedule of the Constitution, which contains the names and territorial description of States and Union Territories. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I

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Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

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Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that explains Statement-I

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Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I

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