Prelims 2013 · Polity and Constitution · Question 61
Consider the following statements:<br/>1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.<br/>2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1: Incorrect. Under Article 368, a Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament—Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Amendments affecting the federal provisions require ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States, not all the States.
Therefore, neither 1 nor 2 is correct.