Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States to effect amendment? 1. The manner of election of the President of India 2. Extent of the executive power of t

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Q: 33 (CDS-I/2011)
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States to effect amendment?
1. The manner of election of the President of India
2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the States
3. Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts
4. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule

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Polity

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 1, which includes provisions 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Let`s dissect each provision to understand why it requires the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States to effect an amendment:

1. The manner of election of the President of India: This provision deals with the process and procedure for electing the President. Since the President is the head of state, any changes to the election process require the consent of a significant number of states to ensure fair representation and balance.

2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the States: This provision defines the scope and limits of the executive powers of both the Union government and the state governments. Amending this provision directly affects the distribution of powers between the Union and the states, so the consent of a majority of states is necessary to ensure proper consultation and balance.

3. Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts: This provision relates to the powers and functions of the judicial system, including the Supreme Court and High Courts. Amending these powers has significant implications for the functioning of the judiciary and its ability to uphold justice. Hence, the need for the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states