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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the 12th Schedule to the Indian Constitution, detailing the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities?

A. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
B. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992✓ Correct Answer
C. 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
D. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 inserted the Twelfth Schedule into the Constitution, outlining the structural powers and functional responsibilities of urban local bodies. The 73rd Amendment similarly added the Eleventh Schedule for rural panchayats. Local governance amendments are core subjects in Indian polity.

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