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    Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states to effect amendment?
    1. The manner of election of the President of India.
    2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
    3. Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A) 1, 2, 3 and 4            

    B) 1, 2 and 3

    C) 3 and 4                    

    D) 1 and 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    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: The Election of the President. The extent of the Executive Power of the Union and the Stats. The Supreme Court and the High Courts. Any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule. The representation of States in Parliament. The provisions of Article 368 itself.


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