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Which among the following is/are the ways to amend the constitution of India? 1. Amendment by special majority of the Parliament. 2. Amendment by special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least one-third of the state legislatures.

Which among the following is/are the ways to amend the constitution of India? 1. Amendment by special majority of the Parliament. 2. Amendment by special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least one-third of the state legislatures. Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

  • Article 368: "Parliament may in the exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article."
  • There are three ways in which the Constitution can be amended:-
    • Amendment by a simple majority of the Parliament
    • Amendment by a special majority of the Parliament. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
    • Amendment by a special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least half of the state legislatures. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.

Key Points

  • Amendment by the special majority-
    • The special majority- a majority of 2/3rd members present and voting supported by more than 50% of the total strength of the house.
    • The provisions which can be amended by this way include (i) Fundamental Rights; (ii) Directive Principles of State Policy; and (iii) All other provisions which are not covered by the first and third categories.
  • Amendment by a special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least half of the state legislatures-
    • Those provisions of the Constitution which are related to the federal structure of the polity can be amended by this.
    • For instance, the election of the president, distribution of legislative powers between union and states, any of the lists in the seventh schedule, etc.

Related Questions

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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.
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