Match the Constitutional Articles under Part IXA of the Constitution of India (74th Constitutional Amendment Act) in List I with their corresponding provisions in List II. Which of the following correctly pairs each Article with its constitutional function?
- Article 243QConstitution of three types of Municipalities: Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation
- Article 243SConstitution and composition of Wards Committees within municipal areas having a population of 3 lakh or more
- Article 243ZDConstitution of a Committee for District Planning to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities
- Article 243ZEConstitution of a Committee for Metropolitan Planning to prepare a draft development plan for metropolitan regions
Answer
The correct alignment pairs Article 243Q with the Constitution of Municipalities (Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation); Article 243S with the Constitution and composition of Wards Committees; Article 243ZD with the District Planning Committee; and Article 243ZE with the Metropolitan Planning Committee.
The correct pairing correctly matches each article under Part IXA to its designated constitutional provision: Article 243Q establishes the three-tier municipal categories, Article 243S regulates Wards Committees, Article 243ZD provides for District Planning Committees, and Article 243ZE provides for Metropolitan Planning Committees.
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Constitutional provisions under Part IXA (74th Amendment Act, 1992)