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Amendment to Constitution (5)

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Question 1

With reference to the Constitution Amendment bill, consider the following statements:

1) It can be introduced in either house of the Parliament.

2) There is no provision for joint sitting in case of deadlock.

3) The president can withhold his assent to such a bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Which of the following provisions can be amended by the Special Majority of both the houses of Parliament only?

1) Fundamental Rights

2) Directive Principles of State Policy

3) Conferment of more jurisdiction on the supreme court.

4. Power of Parliament to amend the constitution.

5. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 3

With reference to the Constitutional Amendment procedure, consider the following statements:

1) No part of the Constitution can be amended outside the scope of Article 368.

2) A private member cannot introduce a constitution amendment bill without prior permission of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

Consider the following statements with reference to amendments to the Indian Constitution:

1) To confer extra jurisdiction on the Supreme Court of India, consent of at least half of the states is needed.

2) The Quorum in the Parliament can be changed by a simple majority of the Parliament.

3) The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act empowered the President to return the Constitutional amendment bill to the Parliament for reconsideration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

 Consider the following statements:

1) Amendment of the Constitution to modify the division of powers between the Union and the states.

2) Amendment or Changes in Citizenship provisions.

3) Amendments to the process of Election to Parliament and State Legislature.

Which of the above provisions require ratification by states for amendment?

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