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Who has the authority to amend the Constitution?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rajya Sabha
  2. Lok Sabha
  3. Parliament
  4. State Lagilature

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Parliament

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Parliament šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 368, only the Union Parliament has the authority to initiate and pass amendments to the Constitution. This power is not shared with the state legislatures (except for ratification of certain specific articles). An amendment bill can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. This ensure that changes to the fundamental law of the land follow a rigorous national legislative process.