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Which constitutional amendment introduced the provisions for Municipalities by adding Part IX-A to the Constitution?
A. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
B. 74th Amendment Act, 1992✓ Correct Answer
C. 91st Amendment Act, 2003
D. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 inserted Part IX-A into the Constitution, providing statutory recognition and a uniform structure for urban local government bodies or municipalities. The 73rd Amendment similarly institutionalized rural local self-government through Panchayati Raj institutions under Part IX. These amendments represent watershed moments in strengthening grassroots democracy in India.
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