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| 4301 |
Can you give an example of an amendment requiring state ratification?
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42nd Amendment (1976), 44th Amendment (1978), and 101st Amendment (Goods and Services Tax)
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| 4302 |
Which amendments require special majority and state ratification?
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Amendments affecting federal structure, representation of states, powers of High Courts, or distribution of legislative powers
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| 4303 |
Which amendments require special majority in both Houses?
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Most constitutional amendments, except those requiring state ratification
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| 4304 |
Which amendments require only a simple majority?
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Amendments related to internal procedures of Parliament or government functioning (rare)
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| 4305 |
How many types of Constitutional Amendments exist?
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Three types: (i) Simple majority, (ii) Special majority, (iii) Special majority with state ratification
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| 4306 |
Can amendments change the powers of the judiciary?
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Yes, but within the limits of the Basic Structure Doctrine
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| 4307 |
Can amendments affect the federal structure?
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Yes, but must be ratified by states to preserve the federal balance
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| 4308 |
Can amendments affect Fundamental Rights?
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Yes, but they cannot destroy the basic structure of the Constitution
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| 4309 |
What is the Basic Structure Doctrine?
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The principle that certain features of the Constitution cannot be altered by amendments
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| 4310 |
Can the judiciary review Constitutional Amendments?
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Yes, under the Basic Structure Doctrine established in Kesavananda Bharati case
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| 4311 |
Can the President veto a Constitutional Amendment?
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No, the President must give assent to an amendment passed by Parliament
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| 4312 |
Are all amendments ratified by states?
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No, only amendments affecting federal structure require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures
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| 4313 |
What majority is required to pass a Constitutional Amendment in Parliament?
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A majority of the total membership of each House and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting
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| 4314 |
Can the President of India introduce an amendment?
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No, only members of Parliament can introduce a Bill
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| 4315 |
Who can initiate a Constitutional Amendment?
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The Parliament of India
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| 4316 |
Which Article of the Constitution deals with amendments?
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Article 368
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| 4317 |
Can these provisions coexist with general constitutional provisions?
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Yes, they are designed to supplement and protect local interests without violating the Constitution
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| 4318 |
Can the judiciary review special provisions?
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Yes, to ensure they are within the constitutional framework
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| 4319 |
Can special provisions safeguard socio-economic development in backward regions?
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Yes, through developmental boards and reserved schemes
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| 4320 |
Can these provisions affect elections and legislative representation?
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Yes, including reserved seats for SCs, STs, and special regions
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| 4321 |
What is the purpose of Article 371J for Telangana?
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Special status for development boards, local reservations, and administrative powers
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| 4322 |
Are these provisions permanent?
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Some are permanent, others can be amended by Parliament
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| 4323 |
Can the President issue directions to protect the identity of local communities?
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Yes, under Articles 371 and related provisions
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| 4324 |
Can special provisions impact governance and legislative powers?
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Yes, certain powers may be reserved for the Governor or local councils
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| 4325 |
Can special provisions include control over land and resources?
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Yes, especially in tribal areas
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