Which one of the following statements with regard to Constitutional Amendments is correct ?

Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Types of Amendments: By simple majority, special majority, and special majority with state ratification)

1. The Constitutional provisions relating to the election of the President of India can be amended simply by obtaining a special majority.
2. Amendment of a List in the VII Schedule shall be effected only after obtaining the ratification by one-half of the States, in addition to fulfilling the 'special majority' provision.
3. A bill seeking to establish a new State and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing ones require to be passed by a special majority in both the Houses of Parliament.
4. For creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in the States the concerned bill has to be passed in both the Houses of Parliament by a special majority.

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