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UPSC Prelims 2024GS1Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Amendment Procedure

Q16. 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 :

A. (a) 1 and 2 only
B. (b) 2 and 3 only
C. (c) 2 and 3 only
D. (d) 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

This question directly refers to Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. Article 368(1) explicitly states that 'Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article.' This means Parliament has the authority to add new provisions, modify or change existing ones, and remove or abolish existing provisions.

All three methods—addition, variation, and repeal—are permissible under Article 368. This is a fundamental concept in Indian Polity, crucial for understanding the dynamic nature of the Constitution and the powers of Parliament, making it a core topic for UPSC.

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