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Consider the following statements :
- 1.A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
- 2.When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
- 3.A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1,2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only
A bill to amend the Constitution requires the President's recommendation only in certain cases, not universally for all amendments. However, once a Constitution Amendment Bill, duly passed by both Houses, is presented to the President, assent is obligatory as per Article 111 and the 24th Amendment Act, 1971. Furthermore, the Constitution explicitly states in Article 368(2) that no joint sitting is provided for the resolution of disagreements between the Houses on a Constitution Amendment Bill.
Source: UPSC gs1 2022