Indian Polity • ConstitutionHard
Consider the constitutional provisions concerning the amendment of the Indian Constitution under Article 368: 1. A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament but not in the state legislatures. 2. Prior recommendation of the President is mandatory for introducing any constitutional amendment bill in Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament by a minister or a private member and does not require the prior recommendation of the President. State legislatures lack the power to initiate constitutional amendments. Once passed by both Houses, it is presented to the President who must give assent.
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