Part 20

Question 1

What is amendment

Answer 1

addition, variation or repeal

Question 2

Initiation of procedure for amendment

Answer 2

Initiated only by the introduction of a bill in either house of parliament

Question 3

Passing of bill

Answer 3

Bill has to be passed in each House.
Majority of the total membership of the House
Majority of not less than 2/3rd of the members of that House present and voting

Presented to the bill who shall give his assent

Question 4

Ratification by the legislatures of not less than 1/2 of the states

Answer 4

Art-
54
55
73
162
241
279-A

4 of 5
5 of 6
1 of 11

Lists in 7th Sch.
representation of states in parliament
provisions of this article

Question 5

Can amendment of the Constitution be called in question in any Court on any ground?

Answer 5

No
No limitation on the constituent power of Parliament to amend