Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the rat...........

Indian Polity Constitutional Amendments

Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one half of the states?

1. Election of the President

2. Representation of States in Parliament

3. Any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule

4. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State

Choose your answer from the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Bills that have to be passed by Special Majority and also to be ratified by not less than one-half of the State Legislatures
This comprises of Constitutional Amendment Bills which seek to make any change in articles relating to:
a. The Election of the President.
b. The extent of the Executive Power of the Union and the States.
c. The Supreme Court and the High Courts.
d. Any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule.
e. The representation of States in Parliament.
f. The provisions of Article 368 itself.

The power of abolition and creation of the State legislative council is vested in Parliament of India as per article 169. But again, to create or to abolish a state legislative council, the state legislative assembly must pass a resolution, which must be supported by majority of the strength of the house and 2/3rd majority of the present and voting (Absolute + Special Majority). When a legislative council is created or abolished, the Constitution of India is also changed. However, still, such type of law is not considered a Constitution Amendment Bill. (Article 169). The resolution to create and abolish a state legislative council is to be assented by the President also.