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Q207. Consider the following statements: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. State Legislature 4. President Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the:

  1. Lok Sabha
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. State Legislature
  4. President Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1 and 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Under Article 368(2), an amendment of the Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha).

Statement 3 is incorrect: State Legislatures cannot initiate any constitutional amendment bill (their role is limited only to ratifying certain amendments under the proviso to Article 368(2)).

Statement 4 is incorrect: The President has no power to initiate constitutional amendments.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q207)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q207

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 207 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (D): "1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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