Multiple choice

In which House, the Janta Government failed to secure two-third majority for new clause under Article 368 for introducing referendum for effecting changes in certain basic features of the Constitution?

  1. Legislative Council

  2. State Legislature

  3. State Assembly

  4. Rajya Sabha

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Janata Government (1977-1979) introduced the 45th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeking to introduce referendum for changes to basic features. While it passed in Lok Sabha, it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha. This demonstrates how the upper house acts as a check on constitutional amendments. State Legislatures and Legislative Councils are not directly involved in this process.