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 ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• The Constitution is organised into 25 Parts; knowing the subject of each is a standard polity test.
• Statement 1 is correct: Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG), inserted by the 74th Amendment, deals with Municipalities and their powers.
• Statement 2 is correct: Part XVIII (Articles 352–360) contains the Emergency provisions — national, State and financial emergencies.
• Statement 3 is correct: Part XX consists of Article 368 alone, on the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
• Hence 1, 2 and 3, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- Statement 3 is also correct: Part XX covers amendment.
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- Statement 1 is also correct: Part IXA covers Municipalities.
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- Statement 2 is also correct: Part XVIII covers Emergency provisions.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024, held on 16 June 2024. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.