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Q1.

Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution: 1. A constitutional amendment bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament or in the State Legislatures. 2. Prior permission of the President is mandatory before introducing a constitutional amendment bill in Parliament. 3. Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament is not available for resolving a deadlock over a constitutional amendment bill. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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(A)

1 and 2 only

(B)

2 and 3 only

(C)

3 only

(D)

1, 2 and 3

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Q2.

Which of the following parts of the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament, outside the scope of Article 368?

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(A)

Election of the President and its manner

(B)

Creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States

(C)

Distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and States

(D)

Representation of States in Parliament

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