Question

Which of the following statement is correct about "Metropolitan planning committee"?

1) It is mentioned in the article 243 ZE of the Indian constitution.

2) The committee is consists of 40 members.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only 1

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

• The "Metropolitan planning committee" is a constitutional body.
• The committee is responsible to prepare a draft development plan focusing on resources, investment, infrastructure, and environmental conservation for the region.
• The metropolitan planning committee consists of 45 members.
• The state legislature may make provision with respect to the composition of the committee, in the manner of election, and the function of the committee.
• The 2/3rd members of the committee are elected by the elected members of the municipalities and chairperson of the panchayats in that metropolitan area.
• The members of the committee should be in proportion to the ratio of the population.