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Q23 (UPPCS/2024) Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution

Consider the following statements :
An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the :
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. State Legislatures
4. President of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B

Explanation

According to Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, the procedure for an amendment can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha). Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

  • State Legislatures: They have no power to initiate an amendment to the Constitution. Their role is restricted to the ratification of certain types of amendments that affect the federal structure of the polity.
  • President of India: The President does not initiate the amendment bill. The bill can be introduced by a Minister or a private member and does not require the prior recommendation of the President.

Once the bill is passed by both Houses (and ratified by states if required), the President must give assent to the bill, as per the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1971.

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