Consider the following statements:

1. An amendment to the constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only

2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India

Which of the following statements given above are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : d

A bill to amend the constitution can be introduced in either of the houses. In case of changes in the federal character, the bill must be ratified by half of the state legislatures in India.