Q. With reference to the procedure of Constitutional Amendments in India, consider the following statements:
1.An amendment to the Constitution which affects the representation of states in Parliament requires ratification by half of the state legislatures.
2.An amendment related to the Fundamental Rights requires ratification by half of the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Representation of states in Parliament is a federal provision and requires both a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures under Article 368.
- Amendments to the Fundamental Rights require only a special majority of Parliament, not state ratification.
Source: Laxmikant
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