UPSC Prelims 2024 · GS Paper I
Question 66: Polity and Governance
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :
- 1.Addition
- 2.Variation
- 3.Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
Article 368 says that Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, amend any provision of the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal, following the procedure laid down in the Article. All three modes are named. The basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati, 1973) limits this power. Remember the three words: addition, variation, repeal.
- 1. Article 368 allows amendment by addition.
- 2. Article 368 allows amendment by variation.
- 3. Article 368 allows amendment by repeal.
How you could have got this
- If you were sure statement 1 is correct, (b) goes: it leaves 1 out.
What you needed to know: Article 368 allows amendment by addition.
- Then, if you were sure statement 2 is correct, (c) goes: it leaves 2 out.
What you needed to know: Article 368 allows amendment by variation.
- Then, if you were sure statement 3 is correct, (a) goes: it leaves 3 out.
What you needed to know: Article 368 allows amendment by repeal.
Only (d) is left. This one needs every statement.
Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: repeal is also named in Article 368.
- (b) Wrong: addition is also named in Article 368.
- (c) Wrong: variation is also named in Article 368.
- (d) Right: addition, variation and repeal are all named.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.