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Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements :
(1). An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the
Lok Sabha only.
(2). If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution,
the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 – it can be initiated in any house.Statement 2 – The amendment is required to be ratified by only not less than half states of India.Tikdam: