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UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1, question 58

Topic: Polity and governance

Q58

Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India :

I. List I–Union List, in the Seventh Schedule

II. Extent of the executive power of a State

III. Conditions of the Governor's office

For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

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

Solution.

Answer: (a) I and II only

  1. Items I and II are correct: under the proviso to Article 368(2) of the Constitution, an amendment seeking to make any change in any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule (including List I - Union List) or in Article 162 (Extent of the executive power of a State) requires ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States.
  2. Item III is incorrect: Article 158 (Conditions of the Governor's office) is not listed in the proviso to Article 368(2) and can be amended without ratification by the States.