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Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers and responsibilities of Municipalities?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ninth Schedule
  2. Tenth Schedule
  3. Eleventh Schedule
  4. Twelfth Schedule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Twelfth Schedule

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Twelfth Schedule šŸ“š Explanation: The Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. It contains 18 functional items that fall under the purview of urban local bodies or Municipalities. These items include urban planning, regulation of land use, and public health, aiming to empower urban self-governance in India.