Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment
Statement 1 is incorrect. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2 is also incorrect. Amendments to the Constitution do not require ratification by the legislature of all the states. They need to be passed by a special majority in both houses of Parliament.