Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. B. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. C. (c) 1 and 3 only
4. D. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation

This question assesses fundamental knowledge of the structure and key parts of the Indian Constitution. Statement 1 is correct: Part IX-A of the Constitution, introduced by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992, deals with Municipalities, outlining their composition, powers, and functions. Statement 2 is correct: Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352-360) contains the emergency provisions, including National Emergency, State Emergency (President’s Rule), and Financial Emergency. Statement 3 is correct: Part XX of the Constitution (Article 368) lays down the procedure for amending the Constitution, granting Parliament the power to amend its provisions. All three statements are factually correct. Understanding the various parts and their contents is a basic yet essential aspect of the UPSC Polity syllabus.