Consider the following statements
- An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
- If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: A constitutional amendment bill can be initiated in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha), not just Lok Sabha.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Amendments affecting the federal character require ratification by legislatures of at least half of the states, not all states.
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