In which year was the 12th Schedule, containing provisions for the Municipal Corporation, added to the Constitution?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1992
Explanation:
. The 12th Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
. It contains 18 functional items that fall under the purview of Municipalities (Urban Local Bodies).
. This amendment gave constitutional status to municipalities to ensure they function as effective units of self-government.
. The schedule includes matters like urban planning, land-use regulation, and public health.
. The Act came into force on June 1, 1993.
Information Booster:
. The 11th Schedule, which deals with Panchayati Raj (Rural Local Bodies), was added by the 73rd Amendment Act in the same year (1992).
. Part IX-A was added to the Constitution to deal with the Municipalities.
Additional Knowledge:
1989 (Option a)
. The 61st Amendment Act was passed in 1989, which reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
1951 (Option b)
. The First Amendment Act took place in 1951, which added the 9th Schedule to protect land reform laws.
1985 (Option c)
. The 52nd Amendment Act was passed in 1985, which added the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).