A constitutional amendment is required to make changes in the Directive Principles, which must be passed by:
(A) Both Houses of Parliament

(B) Approval and voting by two-thirds of members present in Parliament

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation:
. Amendments to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) fall under the category of amendments that require a Special Majority of Parliament.
. According to Article 368, a Special Majority means the amendment must be passed by both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) separately.
. It requires a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.
. This rigorous process ensures that changes to the core socio-economic goals of the Constitution are not made lightly.
. Notable amendments to DPSP include the 42nd Amendment (1976) and the 97th Amendment (2011).
Information Booster:
. There are three types of amendments: by Simple Majority, by Special Majority, and by Special Majority plus Ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
. Amendments affecting the federal structure (like GST or election of the President) require ratification by the states.