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Question

Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by:

  1. a simple majority of its members
  2. 2/3rd majority
  3. 3/4th majority
  4. Support of 1/3 of its members

Answer:

Option B: 2/3rd majority

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2/3rd majority”.

As per the Constitution of India, Parliament can amend the provisions on the official language of India under Article 368 by a special majority.

A special majority means a two-thirds majority of the total number of members present and voting, as well as a majority of the total membership of each house of Parliament.