Article 368 prescribes the procedure for amending the Constitution. Amendments under Article 368 that require RATIFICATION by at least half of the State Legislatures include amendments to
AProvisions relating to election of the President, extent of executive power of the Union and States, lists in Schedule VII, representation of States in Parliament, and Article 368 itself
BOnly the Preamble
COnly fundamental rights
DAny provision whatsoever
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Provisions relating to election of the President, extent of executive power of the Union and States, lists in Schedule VII, representation of States in Parliament, and Article 368 itself
Article 368(2) proviso lists six categories needing ratification by at least half the State Legislatures (the 'federal' provisions). Ordinary amendments need 2/3 of present-and-voting + majority of total membership in both Houses.
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