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Consider the following statements

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 of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1,2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: Constitution Amendment Bills donot require President’s recommendation. Statement 2 and 3 are correct as per Article 368