**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. (2) Centre and States have equal power to amend the constitution. (3) Amendment in the seventh schedule requires the ratification by the legislatures of not less than half of the states. (4) Basic structure of the constitution can also be amended. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (3) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (4) and (1) only
(D) (2) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house, and amendment in seventh schedule requires ratification by half of the states.
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 10:55 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*