Q. Which of the following is/are correct about amendment of the Constitution?
1.An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament.
2.The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
3.The bill requires prior permission of the president.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: B
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’s Polity