Mention the different methods to amend the constitution.

By a simple majority:

• Amendments can take place by a resolution passed by simple majority in both the houses of parliament.
• It creates the most flexible features of the
• It can be amended/passed by simple majority of members present and voting in both the houses.
• Its examples are changing the boundaries of states, creation of new states, fixing the number of judges in Supreme Court, etc.

By two third majority in both the houses of Parliament:

• Resolution should be passed by a two-third majority of the members present and voting in both the houses of parliament.
• Amendment resolution can be moved in any house and if passed by majority of total membership and 2/3 majority of members present and voting it is sent to the other
• If the same procedure takes place in the other house also, the bill is id) Many times Rajya Sabha has rejected the amendment bills passed by Lok Sabha, i.e. bill on Panchayats and Nagarpalikas.

By two-third majority in both the houses of Parliament and approval of half of the state legislature:

• Amendment should be passed by both the houses of Parliament with majority of total member strength and of 2/3 majority of those present and voting.
• The resolution should be ratified by at least half of the state