Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ? Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :

Indian Polity : Salient Features Of The Constitution

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ?

Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

Select the answer using the code given below :

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Statement 1 is correct. Part IX A of the Constitution, inserted by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, deals with Municipalities. It outlines their composition, powers, and functions, covering Articles 243P to 243ZG.

Statement 2 is correct. Part XVIII of the Constitution contains Emergency Provisions. It encompasses Articles 352 to 360, detailing National Emergency (Article 352), President's Rule (Article 356), and Financial Emergency (Article 360).

Statement 3 is correct. Part XX of the Constitution provides for the amendment of the Constitution. It consists of Article 368, which prescribes the procedure for constitutional amendments.

Since all three statements are factually accurate regarding the parts of the Constitution, option (D) is the correct answer.

Incorrect Options

Option (A) 1 and 2 only: This option is incorrect as statement 3 is also correct.

Option (B) 2 and 3 only: This option is incorrect as statement 1 is also correct.

Option (C) 1 and 3 only: This option is incorrect as statement 2 is also correct.

SOURCEIndian Polity by M. Laxmikanth, Chapter 38: Municipalities, Chapter 16: Emergency Provisions, Chapter 10: Amendment of the Constitution