119th Amendment Bill: LBA between India & Bangladesh - Indian polity and Governance

Q.  Which of the following statements are true about 119th Amendment Bill?

1. 119th Amendment Bill amends the First Schedule of the Constitution to give effect to an agreement entered into by India and Bangladesh on the acquiring and transfer of territories between the two countries according to India-Bangladesh Agreement 1974.
2. India and Bangladesh signed protocol for pact in 2011.
3. The amendments can be effected by Parliament by a simple majority.

- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All

ANSWER: 1,2
 
The bill has to be passed by a two-thirds majority of Parliament.

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