Question

Q. Which of the following provisions in the constitution can be amended with “Simple majority”?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A.
  1, 2 and 4 only
• B.
  1 and 4 only
• C.
  2, 3 and 4 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1 and 4 only
Explanation:

Statements 1 and 4 are correct:
A number of provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368. These provisions include:

Statement 2 is incorrect:
Fundamental Rights are amended through Special Majority.

Statement 3 is incorrect.
Any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule has to be amended or altered through Amendment by special majority of the Parliament and the ratification of half of the state legislatures.