Which article of the Indian constitution is related with Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Article 368, under Part XX (20) of the Indian Constitution, grants Parliament the power to amend the Constitution and the specific procedure for doing so.
Key points of Article 368:
Power of Parliament: Only Parliament can introduce a bill to amend the Constitution (state legislatures do not have this power).
Types of Amendment: There are mainly two types of amendments described:
By a special majority of Parliament (50% of the total membership + 2/3 of those present and voting).
By ratification of at least half of the states with a special majority (in matters involving the federal structure).
Limitation: According to the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), Parliament cannot alter the "basic structure" of the Constitution.