Question
Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
D
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated in either House of Parliament, i.e., Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2 is also incorrect. If an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, it requires a special majority in Parliament (i.e., a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting) but does not require ratification by the state legislatures. Ratification by the state legislatures is only required for certain other types of amendments specified in the Constitution.