116. Which of the following is not a limitation on the power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution?
a) The amendment must not change the basic structure of the Constitution
b) The amendment must be ratified by at least half of the state legislatures
c) The amendment must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament
d) The amendment must not violate the fundamental rights of the citizens
Answer: b) The amendment must be ratified by at least half of the state legislatures
117. Which of the following cases held that the Preamble to the Constitution is a part of the Basic Structure?
a) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
b) Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
c) S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
d) LIC of India v. Consumer Education & Research Centre
Answer: a) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
