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    Question

    An amendment of the Constitution can be carried out

    by____
    A Bill introduced in either House of the Parliament. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bill introduced only in Lok Sabha. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha only. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bill introduced in Lok Sabha along with ratificatiom by 2 or 3 state legislatures. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E There is special procedure prescribed in Art 369. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Art 368 of the Constitution,1949 Art. 368. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article (2) An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House present and voting, it shall be presented to the President who shall give his assent to the Bill and thereupon the Constitution shall stand amended in accordance with the terms of the BillProvided that if such amendment seeks to make any change in (a) Article 54, Article 55, Article 73, Article 162 or Article 241, or (b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of Part XI, or (c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or (d) the representation of States in Parliament, or (e) the provisions of this article, the amendment shall also require to be ratified by the Legislature of not less than one half of the States by resolution to that effect passed by those Legislatures before the Bill making provision for such amendment is presented to the President for assent

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