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What is the first condition of the special majority needed for a constitutional amendment?

AOne third of members present
BA simple majority of those voting
CThree fourths of the total strength
DHalf of the total strength of the House
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Half of the total strength of the House
1. Supporters must be at least half the total strength. 2. They must also be two thirds of those voting. 3. Both Houses pass it separately. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 9, Constitution as a Living Document._
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