Q74 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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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

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Drops the amendment Part, which is also correctly placed.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Drops municipalities, which sit in Part IXA.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    1 and 3 only. Emergency is Part XVIII, not a miss.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    1, 2 and 3. IXA municipalities, XVIII emergency, XX amendment.

Summary. Official key is (d) all three. Part IXA deals with municipalities. Emergency provisions are Part XVIII. Constitutional amendment is Part XX, Article 368. None of the three placements is wrong.

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