A51
B61
C73
D93
A51
B61
C73
D93
Related Questions:
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution?
i. The concept of constitutional amendment in India was borrowed from the South African Constitution.
ii. Amendments to provisions related to the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority.
iii. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration by Parliament. A) B) C) D)
Consider the following statements regarding the criticisms of the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution:
A major criticism is the absence of a provision for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock over a constitutional amendment bill.
The Constitution clearly specifies that states cannot withdraw their approval for an amendment bill once it has been given.
The power to initiate a constitutional amendment is vested exclusively with the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?