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UPSC Article 368 PYQ with Answers

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  1. Q1 2025 Mains GS2

    Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution. (Answer in 250 words)

    Answer explanation

    Article 368 gives Parliament constituent power while balancing adaptability against transient-majority domination. Procedural limits A bill may originate in either House; no joint sitting is available.…

    Article 368Basic structure doctrineConstitution
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  2. Q2 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India: I. List I - Union List, in the Seventh Schedule. II. Extent of the executive power of a State. III. Conditions of the Governor's office. For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

    1. I and II only✓
    2. II and III only
    3. I and III only
    4. I, II and III
    Answer explanation

    I and II only Under the proviso to Article 368(2), amendments affecting matters such as the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States (which includes the Union List) and the extent of the executive power of the Union…

    Article 368Constitutional amendmentPolity
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  3. Q3 2024 Prelims GS

    As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
    1. Addition
    2. Variation
    3. Repeal
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 Article 368 expressly provides that Parliament may amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision, in accordance with the prescribed procedure. All three methods are therefore included.…

    Article 368Constitutional amendmentConstitution of india
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