2026 · Q91
Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India :
- 1Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.
- 2Constitutional amendment bills should be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
- 3All Constitutional amendment bills must be ratified by the Legislature of not less than one-half of the States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Constitutional amendment bills may be introduced in either House of Parliament (statement 1 true). They must be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership and by at least two-thirds of members present and voting (statement 2 true). But only amendments affecting federal provisions need ratification by half the states, not all amendment bills (statement 3 false). Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.