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Which of the following statement is correct regarding Article 368 of the Constitution of India ?  (i) Article 368 was amended by the 24th Constitution Amendment Act, 1971. (ii) Article 368 was amended by the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding Article 368 of the Constitution of India ?  (i) Article 368 was amended by the 24th Constitution Amendment Act, 1971. (ii) Article 368 was amended by the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016. Correct Answer Both (i) and (ii) are true

The correct answer is Both (i) and (ii) are true.

Key Points

  • 24th Constitution Amendment Act, 1971:
    • It affirmed the power of Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution including fundamental rights.
    • Made it compulsory for the president to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
    • It seeks to amend article 368 suitably for the purpose and makes it clear that article 368 provides for amendment of the Constitution as well as procedure therfore. 
  • 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016:
    • It introduced a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India from 1 July 2017.
    • It provides: In article 368 of the Constitution, in clause (2), in the proviso, in clause (a), for the words and figures “article 162 or article 241”, the words, figures and letter “article 162, article 241 or article 279A” shall be substituted.
      • Hence statements (i) and (ii) are true.

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Article 368:

  • Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
  • It states that the Parliament may, in the exercise of its constituent power, amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down for the purpose.  

Related Questions

Clause (4) of Article 13 of the Indian Constitution which was inserted by the 24th Amendment Act, 1971, states that a Constitution Amendment Act, passed according to Article 368 of the Indian Constitution is a law within the meaning of Article 13 and would, accordingly be void if it contravenes a fundamental right. This amendment was declared void in which of the following cases?
Which of the following statements regarding constitutional amendment is/are correct ? 1. The procedure for amendment to the Constitution is provided in Article 368. 2. A Bill to amend the Constitution can be introduced in either House of the Parliament. 3. The special procedure in Article 368 vests constituent powers upon the ordinary legislation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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?
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning Constitutional Amendment? 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in any house of the Parliament. 2. State Legislature cannot initiate an amendment to the Constitution. 3. Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides for three types of Amendment.
Consider the following statements:
The doctrine of prospective overruling propounded by the Supreme Court in Golaknath Case held that the decision will have only prospective operation and was intended to save
1. Constitution (4th Amendment) Act
2. Constitution (24th Amendment) Act
3. Constitution (17th Amendment) Act
4. Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Amendment of the Constitution. 1. Article 368 of the constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the constitution and its procedure. 2. Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in the state legislatures. 3. President can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following is/are correct about Goods and Service Tax (G.S.T)? a) It was proposed by the Kelkar task force which was constituted on F.R.B.M Act in July 2004. b) It came into effect in June 2017. c) The 101st amendment to the constitution provided for the constitution of the G.S.T council comprising the Union Finance Minister as Chairman.
Consider the following statements regarding Constitutional Amendments: 1/ In article 368, two methods of Constitutional Amedment are mentioned 2) Constitutional Amendment Bill can be initiate only in Lok Sabha.  3) In case of any dispute between tow Houses of Parliament on Constitutional Amendment Bill, Joint sitting of both houses can be Summond. 4) The president can not veto a constitutional amendment Bill. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are not true about the process of Constitutional Amendment in India?
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/s about Fundamental Duties is/are not correct? (i) The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A (Part IVA) of Constitution. (ii) The Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976. (iii) The Fundamental Duties have to be fulfilled by every person living in India. (iv) The eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2006. Choose the correct answer from the code given below :