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Problem 15 - Entrance Test

To change the fundamental provisions of power-sharing in the Indian Constitution, which procedure must be followed?

A. A simple majority vote in the Lok Sabha.B. A two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, followed by ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.C. A presidential ordinance.D. A Supreme Court ruling.

Correct: B

The fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the Union and State governments. In India, it requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament and then must be ratified by the legislatures of at least half of the total states.