Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which type of majority is required in Parliament to pass a constitutional amendment bill under Article 368?
A. Simple majority
B. Absolute majority
C. Special majority of 2/3rd members present and voting plus absolute majority of total membership✓ Correct Answer
D. Unanimous vote of all members
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 368 specifies that constitutional amendments require a special majority consisting of a majority of the total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting in each house. Simple majorities apply to ordinary legislative matters. Constitutional amendment mechanisms are central to Indian constitution study.
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