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UPSC PYQs: Constitutional Amendment

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Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Amendment
For a Constitution Amendment Bill: (1) prior Presidential recommendation is required; (2) the President must assent once duly passed; (3) both Houses must pass it separately with the required special majority and there is no joint sitting. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Amendment
‘The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Amendment
Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Amendment
Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · Constitutional Amendment