Explanation:

Special majority as per article 368 requires a majority of 2/3rd members present and voting supported by more than 50% of the total strength of the house. This type of majority is used for most of the Constitutional amendment bills. A special majority are of 4 types, with different clauses. 3. Special Majority as per Article 368 + 50 percent state ratification by a simple majority. Special majority as per article 249 requires a majority of 2/3rd members present and voting. There are three ways to amend the constitution of India are: simple majority of parliament, special majority of parliament and special majority of parliament plus consent of the states.