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What constitutes a special majority of the Parliament as required under Article 368 for amending the Constitution?

  1. A majority of the members present and voting.
  2. A majority of the total membership of each House.
  3. Two-thirds of the total membership of each House.
  4. A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.

Answer:

Option D: A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.”.

A majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.