Article 368 of the Constitution outlines the procedure for amending the Constitution. It states that an amendment can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha). Statement 1 (Lok Sabha) is correct: A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 (Rajya Sabha) is correct: A constitutional amendment bill can also be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Statement 3 (State Legislatures) is incorrect: State Legislatures cannot initiate a constitutional amendment. They are involved in the ratification process for certain types of amendments that affect the federal structure. Statement 4 (President of India) is incorrect: The President is part of the legislative process by giving assent to the bill after it is passed by Parliament, but the President does not initiate the amendment bill.
Consider the following statements: An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. State Legislatures 4. President of India Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024 · UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Initiation and Passage of Amendment Bills: Legislative procedure in Parliament)
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- Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India is the sole authority to amend the Constitution of India. 2. A Bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. 3. The President of India must give his assent to a Bill for the amendment of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- Choose the correct alternative: Art. 368 deals with the Constitution amending bills. A Bill to amend the Constitution may be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. A Bill to amend the Constitution may be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. Prior recommendation of the President is not required. A Bill to amend the Constitution may be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha. A Bill to amend the Constitution may be introduced only in a joint sitting of Parliament after receiving the assent of the President.
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