Multiple choice

Consider the following statements in regad to the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992: (a) It granted statutory status to local govt. (b) It granted constitutional status to local govt. (c) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) became third tier of government. (d) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) became autonomous bodies.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Only (c) and (d)

  4. Only (b), (c) and (d)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prior to 1992, local bodies had only a statutory status and did not enjoy any constitutional status. The governance of urban areas was directly under sate governments. But after the 74th Amendment Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) achieved Constitutional status.

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