CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 91

Topic: Polity and governance

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Q91

Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India :

  1. Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.

  2. Constitutional amendment bills should be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

  3. All Constitutional amendment bills must be ratified by the Legislature of not less than one-half of the States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect answer
  2. (b) 1 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

  1. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
  2. State ratification is required only for specified federal provisions, not every amendment under Article 368; statement 3 is false.