Q. With reference to the procedure for amendment of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1.In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on a Constitutional Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of both Houses is convened.
2.The President of India is constitutionally bound to give assent to a Constitution Amendment Bill and cannot return it for reconsideration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two Houses on a Constitution Amendment Bill.
- The President must give assent to a Constitution Amendment Bill and cannot return it for reconsideration.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
