Q61.
Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. 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?
Answer
D
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong — a constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha), not Lok Sabha only. Statement 2 is wrong — federal amendments require ratification by not less than half (not all) states of India.