Q66 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :1.Addition3.Variation3.RepealSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Repeal is also named in Article 368.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Addition is equally a mode of amendment.

  3. C

    2 and 3 only

    Duplicate “2 and 3 only” option. Still not the full set.

  4. 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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