Explanation:

• The Constitution of India provides for different procedures for amending different types of provisions.
• Articles can be amended by: Simple Majority of Parliament, Special Majority of Parliament and Special Majority of Parliament with Ratification by States
• The abolition or creation of legislative councils in states can be amended by a simple majority under Article 169.
• The election of the President and its manner requires a special majority and also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, as it affects the federal structure (Article 368).
• Directive Principles of State Policy requires a special majority of the Parliament under Article 368.
• The administration of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes comes under the Fifth Schedule, which can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament.
• Elections to Parliament and state legislatures are governed by Article 327 and the Representation of the People Acts, which can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament.

Source: Laxmikant