An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
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
Correct Answer: Option (d)
An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated in any house of the Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by only not less than half states of India. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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