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Consider the following statements related to constitution amendments: (i) Article 368 mentions two methods of constitution-amendment. (ii) Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. (iii) In the event of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament on the Constitution-Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of the two Houses may be called. (iv) The President cannot exercise a veto power on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements related to constitution amendments: (i) Article 368 mentions two methods of constitution-amendment. (ii) Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. (iii) In the event of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament on the Constitution-Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of the two Houses may be called. (iv) The President cannot exercise a veto power on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer only (I) and (iv) 

The Correct Answer is only (I) and (iv).

Key Points

  • Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the power of parliament to amend the constitution and its procedures.
  • Article 368 provides for two types of amendments, that is,
  1. By a special majority of Parliament and
  2. By the special majority of parliament along with the ratification of half of the state's legislatures by a simple majority. Hence, statement (i) is correct.
  • Amendment of certain provisions of the constitution requires amendment by a simple majority of each house present and voting. 
  • These amendments are not deemed to be amendments under Article 368.
  • The Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha or in Rajya Sabha. Hence, statement (ii) is incorrect.
  • The Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
  • Since the Constitution can be amended only by a 2/3rd majority in both Houses. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a disagreement between both Houses. of Constitutional amendment Bill. Hence, statement (iii) is incorrect.
  • The President cannot exercise a veto power on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Hence, statement (iv) is correct.

Related Questions

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1. The Parliament can amend the Constitution with a special majority.
2. State Assemblies can propose amendment in the Constitution.
3. A Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be introduced only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
4. Deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be removed by a joint session of the Parliament.
5. The President of India enjoys the veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer:
Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
1. If the other House does not pass an Ordinary Bill and more than six months have passed, the President may summon a Joint Session of both the Houses.
2. At the Joint Session of two Houses, new amendment can be proposed in the Bill with the permission of the Presiding Officer (Speaker of the Lok Sabha).
3. The Lower House has exclusive power over Money Bills.
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Select the correct answer:
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