QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2025

Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India:

I. List I–Union List, in the Seventh Schedule II. Extent of the executive power of a State III. Conditions of the Governor’s office

For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Under Article 368(2) of the Constitution, certain amendments require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures, particularly those affecting the federal structure.

I. Union List in the Seventh Schedule – Correct

  • Any change to the Union List alters the federal balance and requires State ratification.

II. Extent of executive power of a State – Correct

  • This impacts the distribution of power between Centre and States, so it also requires ratification.

III. Conditions of the Governor’s office – Incorrect

  • Changes to the Governor’s conditions of service do not require ratification by States.

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