UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 67
Consider the following statements :
- In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
- prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
- has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Article 243ZE mandates metropolitan planning committees to prepare a draft development plan, but responsibility for implementing every government programme is not theirs alone.
Statement / Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Correct: an MPC is constitutionally provided for in metropolitan areas.
2: Correct - Correct: its constitutional task includes preparing the draft metropolitan development plan.
3: Incorrect - Incorrect: implementation rests with numerous governments and local bodies, not exclusively the MPC.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes the supported statements and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - omits supported item 1.
C: Incorrect - includes unsupported item 3; omits supported item 2.
D: Incorrect - includes unsupported item 3.