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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

A bill to amend the Constitution can be introduced in either House of Parliament, not just the Lok Sabha. Furthermore, ratification by the legislatures of all states is not required for every amendment affecting the federal character; only amendments requiring the approval of state legislatures, as specified in Article 368(2), need to be ratified by not less than one-half of the state legislatures, not necessarily all of them.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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