Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1993 to constitutionally recognise municipal governments?

Options:

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1990

72nd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1989

74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1992

71st Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1988

Correct Answer:

74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1992

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3  -74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1992


The 74th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India, enacted in 1993, is also known as the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992. This amendment aimed to strengthen and empower urban local bodies, commonly known as municipal governments, by providing them with constitutional recognition and greater autonomy in local governance
The 74th Amendment Act added a new Part IXA to the Constitution, titled "The Municipalities," which provides constitutional recognition to urban local bodies. This recognition elevated the status of municipal governments and highlighted their importance in the democratic structure of India.
Similar to the provisions for Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas (enacted through the 73rd Amendment Act), the 74th Amendment Act mandated a three-tier structure for urban local bodies. This structure includes:
Nagar Panchayats for transitional areas.
Municipal Councils for smaller urban areas.
Municipal Corporations for larger urban areas, including metropolitan cities.