Question
Legal Studies Question on Constitutional Laws
If an amendment to the First Schedule to the Constitution is made to change the name of a State, then the procedure required is:
A
Two thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament
B
Two thirds majority in both Houses and ratification by not less than half of the states
C
Simple majority of both the Houses of Parliament
D
Simple majority in both Houses and ratification by not less than half of the states
Answer
Simple majority of both the Houses of Parliament
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Simple majority of both the Houses of Parliament