Multiple choice

A change in which of the following does not require ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States by resolutions to that effect passed by those Legislatures before the Bill making provisions for an amendment in the Constitution of India is presented to the President for assent?

  1. Any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule

  2. The provision of Article 368

  3. Article 73 about extent of executive power of the Union

  4. Article 161 about power of Governor to grant pardon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The proviso to Article 368(2) lists specific provisions requiring state ratification, including the 7th Schedule, Article 368 itself, and the extent of Union/State executive power (Articles 73 and 162). Article 161, which deals with the Governor's power to grant pardons, is not included in this list and can be amended by Parliament alone.

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