Q. Which of the following amendment/amendments is/are NOT comes under Article 368?
1. Simple Majority
2. Special Majority
3. Special Majority with half of the states ratification
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Article 368 provides for two types of amendments, that is, by a special majority of Parliament and also through the ratification of half of the states by a simple majority.
- But, some other articles provide for the amendment of certain provisions of the Constitution by a simple majority of Parliament, that is, a majority of the members of each House present and voting (similar to the ordinary legislative process).
- Notably, these amendments are not deemed to be amendments of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.
Source: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
