Question

Which of the following steps does the Union Parliament need to take in order to change the current power-sharing arrangement?

• A. Passing a bill with at least two-thirds majority in both the houses of the Parliament
• B. Passing a bill with at least one-third majority in both the houses of the Parliament
• C. Ratification by at-least half of the total states
• D. Ratification by five major state legislatures

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Passing a bill with at least two-thirds majority in both the houses of the Parliament
C Ratification by at-least half of the total states

The Parliament alone cannot change the power sharing arrangement. Even if the political leaders want to change the existing arrangement, it has to be first passed with at least two-thirds majority by both the houses of the Parliament. Also, this has to be ratified by at-least half of the total states. Only then the proposed changes will be implemented in the arrangement.