UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

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

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

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. No listed method is excluded from the constitutional meaning of amendment.

Topics: article 368, constitutional amendment, constitution of india, polity