UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 64
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :
- Addition
- Variation
- Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: Article 368 explicitly authorises Parliament to amend the Constitution by addition, variation or repeal, subject to the basic-structure doctrine.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Constitutional additions are permitted under Article 368.
2. Correct/True - Existing provisions may be varied/amended.
3. Correct/True - Provisions may be repealed, consistent with constitutional limits.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits correct item 3 (Provisions may be repealed, consistent with constitutional limits.).
B. Incorrect-omits correct item 1 (Constitutional additions are permitted under Article 368.).
C. Incorrect-omits correct item 2 (Existing provisions may be varied/amended.).
D. Correct-includes precisely the true/correct statements or pairs identified above.