If the bill wants to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it will need to be approved by _________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is the general majority of half the members of the State Legislative Council.

Key Points

To amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, the bill needs to be approved by the general majority of half the members of the State Legislative Council.
This means that more than 50% of the members present and voting in each State Legislative Council must approve the amendment.
Federal provisions typically involve changes that affect both the central and state governments, hence the requirement for state-level approval.
Examples of federal provisions include changes to the distribution of legislative powers, the representation of states in Parliament, and the powers of the judiciary.

Additional Information

The process of amending the Constitution is outlined in Article 368 of the Indian Constitution.
Constitutional amendments can be classified into three categories: those that can be passed by a simple majority, those that require a special majority, and those that require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
The amendment process ensures that changes to the Constitution reflect the will of both the central and state governments.
Since its adoption, the Constitution of India has been amended numerous times to address changing political, social, and economic needs.