Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Repeal is also named in Article 368.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Addition is equally a mode of amendment.
- C
2 and 3 only
Duplicate “2 and 3 only” option. Still not the full set.
- D
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. Article 368: add to, vary or repeal any provision.
Summary. Official key is (d) 1, 2 and 3. Article 368 says Parliament may amend by way of addition, variation or repeal. All three verbs are in the article. The paper’s option (b) and (c) text is duplicated; neither is the keyed bundle.
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