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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?


1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 2 and 3 only

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1 and 3 only

The correct statement is 1 and 3 only

  • Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
  • The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
  • If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.
  • After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures, where necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.
  • The President must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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