Q. Consider the following statements:
1.An amendment of the Constitution cannot be initiated in the state legislatures.
2.The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Source: Laxmikanth
