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    __________ has the power to amend the Constitution of India.
    Question

    __________ has the power to amend the Constitution of India.

    A.

    The Parliament of India

    B.

    The Election Commission of India

    C.

    The President of India

    D.

    The Prime Minister of India

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is (a) The Parliament of India.
    • The power to amend the Constitution is vested in the Parliament of India under Article 368 of the Constitution.
    • This power has existed since the adoption of the Constitution in 1950.
    Information Booster:
    • Constitutional amendments require a special majority of Parliament.
    • Some amendments also require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures.
    Additional Knowledge:
    • The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 is known as the “Mini Constitution”.
    • The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament’s amending power.
    • As of 2024, the Indian Constitution has been amended more than 100 times.

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