Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India : 1. Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced in either House of the Parliament. 2. Constitutional amendment bills should be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting. 3. All Constitutional amendment bills must be ratified by the Legislature of not less than one- half of the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A (official UPSC key)Art 368 → amendment Bill in either House | special majority in each House | NOT: every amendment Bill needs ratification by half the States