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A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament by a ______, and not by the President or through private members.

  1. Minister
  2. Member of Parliament
  3. Speaker
  4. Leader of Opposition

Answer: Minister

Article 368(1): Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House only by a Minister (government bill), not by private member. Requires prior recommendation of President only for amendments affecting federal provisions (Article 368 proviso). Ensures executive responsibility for constitutional changes while allowing either House to initiate.

Topic Constitutional Amendments - Amendment Initiation
Exam Relevance Legislative procedure for amendments question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL