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Topic Special Majority
Asked 2 times in CSE over 19 years (2003–2022), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2003–2022)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2022
Consider the following statements
- A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India
- 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
- 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
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Framework
CSE2003
Q. Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority? 157
- A Ordinary Bill
- B Money Bill
- C Finance Bill
- D Constitution Amendment Bill ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
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