Which of the following schedules can be amended by simple majority of Parliament.

1. Fifth Schedule.2. Sixth Schedule3. Seventh Schedule.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only.b) 1 & 2 only.c) 2 & 3 only.d) 1, 2 & 3 only.

Ans-[B] 

Explanation– This is the question of constitutional amendment under article 368.Bills that are passed by Parliament by Simple Majority, Such Bills are not deemed as ‘Constitution Amendment Bills’ within the meaning of Article 368. These bills are passed by both Houses of Parliament by a simple majority of members present and voting. It consists of:

1. Admission or establishment of new States, formation of new States, and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. Bills relating to such matters require the recommendation of the President for introduction.
2. Creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in the States.  Bills relating to such matters require the prior adoption of necessary resolution by the State Legislative Assembly concerned.
3. Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
4. Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Seventh schedule amendment requires bills that have to be passed by Special Majority and also to be ratified by not less than one-half of the State Legislature