2021 · Q91
Which of the following statements regarding constitutional amendment is/are correct?
- 1The procedure for amendment to the Constitution is provided in Article 368.
- 2A Bill to amend the Constitution can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.
- 3The special procedure in Article 368 vests constituent powers upon the ordinary legislation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the procedure for constitutional amendment is laid down in Article 368, and an amendment bill may be introduced in either House of Parliament. Statement 3 is incorrectly worded - Parliament's power of amendment under Article 368 is a constituent power, distinct from its ordinary legislative power, so the claim that the special procedure 'vests constituent powers upon the ordinary legislation' is rejected. Hence 1 and 2 only.