Question
General Knowledge Question on Constitution of India
How many amendments have been made to the Indian Constitution so far?
A
99
B
100
C
106
D
102
Answer
106
Explanation
Solution
As of September 2023, there have been 106 amendments of the Constitution of India since it was first enacted in 1950. There are two types of amendments to the constitution which are governed by article 368.
i. The first type includes amendments that can be effected by a Parliament of India by a prescribed 'Special Majority'.
ii. The second type of amendment includes those that require, in addition to such ""Special Majority"", ratification by at least one-half of the State Legislatures.