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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha only.
  2. 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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, not exclusively the Lok Sabha. Furthermore, amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, not necessarily all of them.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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