Basic Structure Doctrine and Amendment of Indian Constitution

1. Who reserves the right to initiate the Constitutional Amendment?

  1. Parliament of India
  2. President of India
  3. Supreme Court of India
  4. State Assemblies
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Answer: Option A. Parliament of India

2. How many methods of constitutional amendment are mentioned in Article 368?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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Answer: Option C. 3

3. Where can the process of constitutional amendment be initiated?

  1. Rajya Sabha only
  2. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
  3. Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies
  4. Lok Sabha, State Assemblies
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Answer: Option B. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

4. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with its amendment?

  1. Part XX
  2. Part III
  3. Part IV
  4. Part XI
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Answer: Option A. Part XX

5. Which of the following statements is true regarding amendments of the Constitution including provisions affecting the federal character of the Constitution?

  1. They require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures
  2. They can be passed by a simple majority
  3. They need the approval of the President alone
  4. They do not require any special procedure
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Answer: Option A. They require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures