UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank Amending Process and theBasic Structure of the Constitution

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    Consider the following statements in relation to the amending procedure in India and choose the correct code:
    1. No amending proposal can be introduced in the Parliament without the prior permission of the President of India.
    2. The President must give assent to the already passed amending bill before it becomes an Act.

    A) 1 is true but 2 is false,           

    B) 2 is true but 1 is false.

    C) 1 and 2 both are true.           

    D) 1 and 2 both are false.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Both the statement are false: There is no need to seek the permission of the President before an amending proposal is made in the Parliament. Nor does the President have the power to reject or withhold his assent on the amending proposal.


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