Consider the following with regard to the procedure of amendment of the Indian Constitution: 1. Article 368 deals with the procedure of amendment. 2. States in India can initiate amendment proposals relating to the abolition and retention of the Legislative Councils. 3. States can ratify the amending proposals with atleast two-thirds of their numbers. 4. A joint meeting of the two Houses of Parliament can be convened to resolve deadlock between the two Houses over any amending proposal. Select the code with the correct statements.

• A. 1, 2       
• B. 1, 3
• C. 1, 4        
• D. 3, 4