Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution
3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
This is correct. Part IX A, which was added by the 74th Amendment Act in 1992, deals with Municipalities and their powers.
2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
This is also correct. Part XVIII (Articles 352-360) of the Constitution contains the provisions related to emergency situations.
3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
This is correct as well. Part XX, which consists of Article 368, deals with the amendment of the Constitution.
All three statements are accurate, making (d) the correct answer.