In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided:
Statement I:
Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament.
Statement II:
Amendments that do not seek to alter the fundamental principles of the Constitution are considered ordinary legislation.

In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
(b) Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

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In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided:
Statement I:
Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament.
Statement II:
Amendments that do not seek to alter the fundamental principles of the Constitution are considered ordinary legislation.

In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
(b) Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct: Certain provisions of the Constitution can indeed be amended by a simple majority. These amendments are not considered formal amendments under Article 368. Examples include changes to:
● Schedules (e.g., First Schedule or Fourth Schedule regarding the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha).
● Provisions related to the reorganization of states.

Statement II is incorrect: Amendments are distinct from ordinary legislative matters. Even if an amendment does not alter the federal structure or fundamental principles, it still needs to follow the procedure outlined in Article 368 (either by a special majority or special majority with state ratification). Ordinary legislative matters only require a simple majority and do not amend the Constitution itself.

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In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided: Statement I: Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament. Statement II: Amendments that do not seek to alter the fundamental principles of the Constitution are considered ordinary legislation. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct? (a) Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. (b) Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I. (c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false. (d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

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