Q. Consider the following subjects regarding the constitutional amendment procedure in India:

1. Admission or establishment of new States
2. Delimitation of constituencies
3. Representation of States in Parliament
4. Official Languages under the Eighth Schedule

How many of the above require ratification by at least half of the State legislatures along with a special majority in Parliament?
Answer: Only two
Notes: Amendments affecting the Representation of States in Parliament and the Official Languages under the Eighth Schedule require ratification by at least half of the State legislatures along with a special majority in Parliament. Admission or establishment of new States and delimitation of constituencies do not require such ratification, being amendable by simple majority. Hence, only two require state ratification.