Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the Legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2. In case of amendment in Constitution of India, both the houses of the Parliament can initiate a bill, so statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is also incorrect as amendment seeking changes in federal character of Constitution should ratify from at least half of the states. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect; hence the correct option is D.

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