A42
B122
C38
D98
A42
B122
C38
D98
Related Questions:
Consider the following statements regarding the types of majority required for constitutional amendments:
Amendments to provisions related to the federal structure require a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
A simple majority in Parliament is sufficient to amend provisions like the creation of new states or changes to the Fifth Schedule.
The term "special majority" refers to a majority of the total membership of each House, regardless of vacancies or absentees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 91st Constitutional Amendment.
It capped the size of the Central Council of Ministers at 15% of the Lok Sabha’s total strength.
It allowed disqualification on grounds of defection to apply even in cases of a merger of political parties.
It amended Article 361B to disqualify defectors from holding any remunerative office under the government.