Consider the following statements about the amendment of constitution 1 For amendments which affect ...........

Indian Polity Constitutional Amendments

Consider the following statements about the amendment of constitution.

1. For amendments which affect the federal provisions of the constitution, the state legislatures can also initiate the amendment.

2. Amendments regarding abolition or creation of legislative councils in states requires special majority.

3. President’s recommendation is required in case of amendments relating to Fifth Schedule.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1&2 only

1&3 only

2 only

None

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Explanation:

An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.A number of provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368. These provisions include:

Admission or establishment of new states.
Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.
Second Schedule—emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of the president, the governors, the Speakers, judges, etc.
Quorum in Parliament.