Question

Which of the following are matters on which the Parliament has the power to modify provisions of the Constitution by the simple majority?

1. Alternation of names, boundaries and areas of States.

2. Appointment of Additional Judges.

3. Abolition of the second chamber of State Legislature.

4. Administration of Scheduled Areas.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1, 2 and 4
3. None of the options
4. 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : None of the options

The correct answer is None of the options.

•  The amendment in the constitution in India can be done in three ways-
  • Amendment by a simple majority of the Parliament
  • Amendment by a special majority of the Parliament
  • Amendment by a special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of at least half of the state legislatures.

• Constitutional amendment by Simple Majority in Parliament- 
  • Admission or establishment of new states
  • Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
  • Abolition or creation of legislative councils
  • Second Schedule
  • Fifth and Sixth Schedule
  • Quorum in Parliament
  • Salaries and allowances of MPs
  • Rules of procedures in Parliament
  • Privileges of MPs and MLAs
  • Use of English language in Parliament
  • Conferment of more jurisdiction on SC
  • Conferment of more jurisdiction on SC.
  • Elections of Parliament and State Legislature.
  • UTs 
  • Delimitation of constituencies.
  • Hence the correct answer shall be 1, 3 and 4.