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.
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Answer & explanation
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
All three statements match the Constitution's own arrangement. Part IXA is 'The Municipalities' (Articles 243P to 243ZG), Part XVIII is 'Emergency Provisions' (Articles 352 to 360), and Part XX is 'Amendment of the Constitution' (Article 368).
- ✓ 1. Part IXA, 'The Municipalities', includes Article 243W on the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.
- ✓ 2. Part XVIII, 'Emergency Provisions', begins with Article 352 (Proclamation of Emergency) and runs to Article 360 (financial emergency).
- ✓ 3. Part XX contains a single article, Article 368, on the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and the procedure for it.
Remember · Part IXA: Municipalities (243P-243ZG). Part XVIII: Emergency (352-360). Part XX: Amendment (368).
Sources
- Constitution of India, Contents: Part IXA ↗ “PART IXA THE MUNICIPALITIES 243P. Definitions. 243Q. Constitution of Municipalities. 243R. Composition of Municipalities. … 243W. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.—Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow … PART XVIII EMERGENCY PROVISIONS 352. Proclamation of Emergency. 353. Effect of Proclamation of Emergency. … PART XX AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION 368. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.”
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