Q. Which of the following provision/s of constitution can be amended by Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States?
1.Election of the President and its manner.
2.Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
3.Supreme Court and high courts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: By Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States: Those provisions of the Constitution which are related to the federal structure of the polity can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament and also with the consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority.
The following provisions can be amended in this way:
- Election of the President and its manner.
- Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
- Supreme Court and high courts.
- Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states.
Source: Laxmikanth
