Q. The procedure for amendment of the constitution is laid down in Article 368 of the Indian Constitution. In this context, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Q. The procedure for amendment of the constitution is laid down in Article 368 of the Indian Constitution. In this context, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
The correct option is D 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: An amendment of constitution can be initiated only by introduction of a bill for the purpose in either house of parliament and not in state legislatures.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
Statement 3 is correct: Introduction of a constitutional amendment bill does not require prior permission of the president.
Statement 4 is correct: The President must give assent to the bill and can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the parliament.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: An amendment of constitution can be initiated only by introduction of a bill for the purpose in either house of parliament and not in state legislatures.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
Statement 3 is correct: Introduction of a constitutional amendment bill does not require prior permission of the president.
Statement 4 is correct: The President must give assent to the bill and can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the parliament.
