SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 22

Correct Answer:

Article 368

Explanation:

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, contained within Part XX, empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedures. Parliament may add, vary, or repeal any provision of the Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article, subject to the 'Basic Structure' doctrine established by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).

Additional Points:

The procedure for constitutional amendment in India was borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa. It primarily requires a special majority in both houses of Parliament and, in certain federal matters, ratification by half of the state legislatures.

Important Questions and Answers:

Question: In which part of the Indian Constitution is the amendment procedure outlined?

Answer: Part XX.

Question: From which country's constitution did India borrow the amendment procedure?

Answer: South Africa.