Which provision was introduced in the Constitution of India through the 74th Amendment Act?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Part IX-A.

Explanation:

• The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 added Part IX-A to the Constitution of India, which deals with the Municipalities.
• This amendment aimed at decentralizing power to urban local bodies and giving them constitutional recognition. It provided a framework for the formation, functioning, and responsibilities of Municipalities.
• The amendment introduced provisions regarding the establishment of Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities), their composition, elections, and their powers and functions.
• It also mandated the formation of a State Finance Commission to ensure adequate financial resources for urban local bodies.

Information Booster:

• The 74th Amendment Act applies to all cities with a population of over 1 million.
• The amendment provided a three-tier structure for urban governance: Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, and Nagar Panchayats.
• It introduced provisions for the creation of Ward Committees and gave municipalities the power to collect taxes and manage local services like water supply, sanitation, and urban planning.
• It also mandated the establishment of an Electoral College for municipal elections and defined the roles of elected representatives in urban local bodies.

Additional Information:

• Option (A): Incorrect. Part X of the Constitution deals with the Union Territories, not the 74th Amendment.
• Option (C): Incorrect. Part IX of the Constitution is related to Panchayats (rural local bodies), which was introduced by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.
• Option (D): Incorrect. Part XI deals with the relationship between the Union and the States, not urban local governance.

The 74th Amendment significantly strengthened urban local governance in India, empowering cities and towns to manage their affairs effectively.