Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India :<br>1. Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.<br>2. Constitutional 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.<br>3. <strong>ALL</strong> Constitutional amendment bills must be ratified by the Legislature of not less than one-half of the States.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 and 2 only ✓
- B. 1 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is false because only amendments related to the federal features of the Constitution require ratification by half of the state legislatures, not all constitutional amendment bills.
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