Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following is NOT true about the amendment of the Constitution under Article 368?
AThe Bill may be introduced in either house of Parliament
BThe Bill must be passed by a special majority
CIn case of disagreement between the houses, a joint sitting may be called ✓ Correct
DThe President is bound to give assent to a Bill duly passed and ratified
Correct answer: (C) In case of disagreement between the houses, a joint sitting may be called — The claim about a joint sitting is not true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim about a joint sitting is not true, so that is the answer.
★For a constitutional amendment, there is no provision for a joint sitting.
★Each house must pass the Bill separately by a special majority.
★The Bill may indeed be introduced in either house.
★It must indeed be passed by a special majority.
★The President is indeed bound to assent to such a Bill.
★Thus the joint-sitting statement is the answer.
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