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Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President to give assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

UPSC · 2022 · Polity
Question:
Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President to give assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer: 2 and 3 only

Explanation:
A Constitutional Amendment Bill does not require prior Presidential recommendation. However, once passed by both Houses, the President must give assent. There is no joint sitting provision.

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