Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States of effect amendment? 1. The manner of election of the President of India. 2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the States. 3. Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts. 4. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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