Question

Which one of the following amendment is related to Urban Local Government?
1. 44^th
2. 73^rd
3. 24^th
4. 74^th

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 74^th

The correct answer is 74th.

• 74^th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
  • It is related to the Urban Local Self Government. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
  • It is also known as Nagarpalika Act for giving constitutional status to the municipalities and bringing them under the justifiable part of the constitution.
  • The Act is aimed at strengthening effective democracy at the grass-root level by providing a framework for the structure and mandate of urban local bodies.
  • The constitution 74th Amendment Act 1992, relating to Municipalities (Urban local Government) was passed by the parliament in 1992.

• Some important Amendments in the Constitution:

 

Amendment Act	Description
73rd Amendment Act	The 73rd Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.
42nd Amendment Act	It was made in 1976. It is also known as the Mini Constitution of India. Fundamental Duties were also added. It added 'SOCIALIST, SECULAR and INTEGRITY' in the Preamble.
44th Amendment Act	The Amendment aimed to undo several changes that had been made to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment which had been enacted by the Indira Gandhi-led Indian National Congress during the Emergency.
24th Amendment Act	The 24th amendment was enacted as a reaction to the Golak Nath case, 1967. The Golak Nath ruling led to increased parliamentary authority to amend the Constitution. Through the Amendment, Parliament restored to itself undisputed authority to amend the Constitution, including its repeal.