Q. Consider the following statements regarding the procedure for amending the Constitution under Article 368:
1.A bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced by a Minister or a private member and does not require prior permission of the President.
2.There is no provision for holding a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament if there is a deadlock over the passage of a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Both statements are correct. Unlike Ordinary Bills, Constitutional Amendment Bills must be passed by each House separately by a special majority; Article 108 (Joint Sitting) does not apply to them.
