UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 47
Consider the following statements:
- An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
- If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Constitution amendment Bills may originate in either House; changes to specified federal provisions require ratification by at least half, not all, state legislatures.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Under Article 368 an amendment Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - For specified federal changes, ratification by not less than one-half of states is required, not unanimity.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes false item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes false item 2.
C: Incorrect - includes false items 1, 2.
D: Correct - none of the proposed statements/pairs is accurate.