SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q54

Which Article specifies the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Article 368.

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution specifies the procedure for amending the Constitution. It provides for two types of amendments: 

  1. By a simple majority of Parliament, for changes to provisions outside the Constitution's scope, like schedules.  
  2. By a special majority in Parliament (two-thirds of members present and voting) and, in some cases, ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, for significant amendments affecting federal structure or fundamental provisions.  

This ensures a balance between rigidity and flexibility in the constitutional amendment process.