Which Article deals with the 'Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor'?

The correct answer is Article 368.

Key Points Article 368

• ​Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.
• Parliament may in the exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article.
• An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament.
• When the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting, it shall be presented to the President.

Additional Information

Article 352

• Article 352(National Emergency) says that if the president is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or any part of the territory of India is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may proclaim an emergency.
• This emergency may be with respect to the whole or part of India.

Article 356

• Under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, if a state government is unable to function according to Constitutional provisions, the Union government can take direct control of the state machinery
• Article;356 states that “If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may be Proclaim emergency in a state”.

Article 249

• Article 249 of the Indian constitution is related to the Legislative Powers of parliament with respect to subjects in the state list. It empowers the Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the state list.