Which of the following statements regarding constitutional amendment is/are correct?
1. The procedure for amendment to the Constitution is provided in Article 368.
2. A Bill to amend the Constitution can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.
3. The special procedure in Article 368 vests constituent powers upon the ordinary legislation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
Statement 2 is correct: A Bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be initiated in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha).
Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 368 vests constituent power (the power to amend the Constitution) in Parliament, but this power is exercised through a special procedure, not through ordinary legislation. An amendment bill requires specific majorities (absolute majority and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting) in each House, and for certain provisions, ratification by states is also required, distinguishing it significantly from ordinary law-making.