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Indian Polity UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements:
An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the:

1. LokSabha 2. RajyaSabha
3. State Legislatures 4. President of India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 and 2”.

According to Article 368 of the Constitution of India, an amendment to the Constitution can be initiated by either of the following: Lok Sabha (House of the People) & Rajya Sabha (Council of States.

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