Q. Which of the following constitutional Amendments gave a constitutional status to Urban Bodies-
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
74th
Explanation: 74th Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies in India. This also added part-IX(A) and Twelfth Schedule in the constitution. Act provides for three types of Municipalities in every state (i) Nagar Panchayat for a transitional area, (ii) Municipal Council for smaller urban area, (iii) Municipal Corporation for larger Urban Area.
Explanation by: Gopal Sharma
74th Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies in India. This also added part-IX(A) and Twelfth Schedule in the constitution. Act provides for three types of Municipalities in every state (i) Nagar Panchayat for a transitional area, (ii) Municipal Council for smaller urban area, (iii) Municipal Corporation for larger Urban Area.