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Indian Polity UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2/3rd majority

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2/3rd majority”.
As per the Constitution of India, Parliament can amend the provisions on the official language of India under Article 368 by a special majority.

A special majority means a two-thirds majority of the total number of members present and voting, as well as a majority of the total membership of each house of Parliament.

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