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    Question

    The amendment to Indian Constitution as per Art. 368

    requires : A. a majority of total membership of each house B. ratification by half of state lelgislatures            C. ratification by 2/3rds of state legislatures D. special majority of 2/3rd of members present and voting of both houses.
    A A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A, B, C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A, B and D. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 368. Article 368 of the Indian Constitution lays down the procedure for amending the Constitution. It provides that the Constitution can be amended by a special majority of both Houses of Parliament, which means that the amendment has to be passed by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting, as well as a majority of the total membership of each House. Additionally, some amendments require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures

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