UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 58
Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ?
- Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
Select the answer using the code given below :
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: The Constitution places municipalities in Part IXA, emergency provisions in Part XVIII and the formal constitutional amendment procedure in Part XX.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG) concerns municipalities.
2. Correct/True - Part XVIII contains emergency provisions.
3. Correct/True - Part XX contains Article 368 on constitutional amendments.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits correct item 3 (Part XX contains Article 368 on constitutional amendments.).
B. Incorrect-omits correct item 1 (Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG) concerns municipalities.).
C. Incorrect-omits correct item 2 (Part XVIII contains emergency provisions.).
D. Correct-includes precisely the true/correct statements or pairs identified above.