The Constitution of India allows for amendments to adapt to changing conditions. True or False?

True

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution outlines the powers of Parliament to ___, ___, or ___ the Constitution.

Add, vary, repeal

What landmark case established the concept of the 'basic structure' of the Indian Constitution?

The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Amendments to the Indian Constitution require a special majority in both Houses of Parliament. True or False?

True

The process of amending the Constitution begins with a bill introduced in ___ or ___.

Either House of Parliament

If a constitutional amendment involves federal provisions, it must be ratified by ___ of the states.

Half

Upon receiving approval from Parliament, the bill must also receive ___ from the President to become an amendment.

Assent

True or False: There is a provision for a joint sitting of Parliament if there is disagreement between the two Houses regarding an amendment.

False - There is no provision for a joint sitting in this case.

What majority is required in state legislatures for ratification of an amendment affecting federal provisions?

A simple majority

The Indian Constitution is characterized by a balance between flexibility and rigidity. Explain this statement.

The Indian Constitution allows for amendments but cannot alter its basic structure, making it flexible in some aspects while rigid in protecting fundamental principles.

What are the three methods of amending the Indian Constitution as outlined in Article 368?

The three methods are: Amendment by Simple Majority of Parliament, Amendment by Special Majority of Parliament, and Amendment by Special Majority of Parliament with Ratification by States.

Amendment by Simple Majority of Parliament applies to which type of provisions?

It applies to certain provisions that can be amended by a simple majority of the members present and voting in each House, similar to ordinary legislative processes.

True or False: A Special Majority of Parliament is only required for amendments related to Fundamental Rights.

False. A Special Majority is required for amendments related to Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and provisions not covered by the other amendment categories.

What is required from the state legislatures for an amendment that requires Ratification by States?

Consent from at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority is required, with no time limit for states to provide their consent.

Fill in the blank: The amendment process that requires a majority of the total membership of each House and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting is known as ___ .

Amendment by Special Majority of Parliament.

True or False: The amendment process for provisions not governed by Article 368 can utilize a simple majority.

True. Certain provisions can be amended by a simple majority of both Houses and are not governed by Article 368.

Which constitutional provisions are amended using the Special Majority of Parliament?

Provisions related to Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and provisions not covered by the simple majority or state ratification processes.

The admission or establishment of new states in India requires a ___ majority in Parliament.

Simple majority

True or False: A special majority is required to change the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.

True

The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of ___ and ___ regions.

Scheduled areas and scheduled tribes

What is the significance of the term 'total membership' when referring to a special majority in Parliament?

It refers to all the members in the House, regardless of absences, that must be considered when calculating majority.

Fill in the blank: The special majority is required at the ___ reading of the proposed changes in Parliament.

Third

What type of majority is needed to amend provisions not categorized as Fundamental Rights or Directive Principles?

Special majority