Article 368 of the Constitution lays down the procedure for its amendment. Statement 1 is incorrect. A bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha), not just the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect. Such a bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member (a member of Parliament who is not a minister). Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 368 expressly states that a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament cannot be held for the purpose of deliberation and passage of a constitutional amendment bill. The bill must be passed separately by each House by a special majority. Since all three statements are incorrect, option D is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368. 1. A bill to this effect can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha first. 2. Such a bill must be introduced by a minister. 3. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, a joint sitting of the two Houses is held for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Initiation and Passage of Amendment Bills: Legislative procedure in Parliament)
More Indian Polity and Governance questions
- Which one of the following statements is not correct ? a. The Amendment bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the President. b. There is no time limit within which the States should give their consent to the Amendment bill.
- Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:
- 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?
- 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?
- With regard to a Constitution Amendment Bill, which one of the following statements is *not* correct ?
- Which one of the following statements with regard to the Amendment of the Constitution of India is *not* correct ?
- Which one of the following does *not* describe the procedure or substance of the amendments to the Indian Constitution ?
- 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.