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Indian Polity • ConstitutionMedium

Which of the following provisions in the Constitution of India requires a special majority of Parliament along with the ratification by half of the State Legislatures to be amended?

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Representation of States in Parliament✓ Correct Answer
D. Rules of procedure in Parliament

💡 Solution & Explanation

Provisions concerning the federal structure of the country, such as the representation of States in Parliament detailed in the Fourth Schedule, require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures along with a special majority of Parliament under Article 368. Other matters like Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles can be amended through a special majority without state ratification. Indian polity assessments regularly feature questions distinguishing different types of constitutional amendment procedures.

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