Multiple choice

Consider the following:

  1. During P. V. Narsimha Rao’s tenure, the Municipalities Bill was defeated in the Rajya Sabha.
  2. In National Front Government, the Nagarpalika Bill was lapsed due to dissolution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is incorrect. In September 1991, P. V. Narasimha Rao’s government also introduced the modified Municipalites Bill in the Lok Sabha. It finally emerged as the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 and came into force on 1st June, 1993. Statement 2: It is correct. National Front Government under V. P. Singh introduced the revised Nagarpalika Bill in the Lok Sabha again in September 1990. However, the bill was not passed and finally lapsed due to dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

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