A2006
B2007
C2008
D2009
A2006
B2007
C2008
D2009
Related Questions:
The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 2003, amended the 10th Schedule to strengthen provisions against defection by disqualifying members who do not join a merger of political parties.
The 91st Amendment added Article 361B to the Constitution and amended Articles 75 and 164.
The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 1 January 2003.
The 91st Amendment introduced provisions for cooperative societies.
With reference to the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
i. An amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament but not in State Legislatures.
ii. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.
iii. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be held to resolve disagreements over a constitutional amendment bill.
iv. Amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above are correct?