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Q3 (CGS/2026) Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution

Which of the following statements regarding the Constitution of India are correct?

I. No part of the Constitution can be changed by an ordinary legislation unless so authorized.
II. All parts of the Constitution can be amended including the basic features.
III. The Fundamental Rights can be amended under Article 368.

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Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A

Explanation

Statement I is correct because while most of the Constitution requires a special majority under Article 368, certain provisions (such as Articles 2, 3, and 169) can be altered by ordinary legislation where specifically authorized by the Constitution itself.

Statement II is incorrect. The Supreme Court, in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), established the Basic Structure Doctrine, which mandates that Parliament cannot amend the core features or the basic structure of the Constitution.

Statement III is correct. Fundamental Rights are not immune from amendment. Parliament can amend them under Article 368, provided the amendment does not violate the basic structure. This was affirmed by the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act and subsequent judicial reviews.

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