Consider the following statements 1. Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha. 2. If such an amendment demands a change in the federal character of the Constitution, then it is also necessary to ratify the amendment by the legislatures of all the states of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. only 1
• B. only 2
• C. 1 and 2
• D. neither 1 nor 2