Which of the following constitutional provisions can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament?
1. Admission or establishment of new States (Article 2).
2. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States (Article 169).
3. Amendment of the election and manner of election of the President (Articles 54 and 55).
Select the correct answer using the code below:

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

  1. Step 1: Articles 2 and 169 fall outside Article 368 and can be amended by a simple majority of both Houses.
  2. Step 2: Amendment to Articles 54 and 55 requires a special majority of Parliament plus ratification by not less than half of the State Legislatures under Article 368 proviso.
Answer
1 and 2 only.

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