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Which schedule was added to the Indian Constitution in 1992 as a result of the 73rd amendment?
Question

Which schedule was added to the Indian Constitution in 1992 as a result of the 73rd amendment?

A.

8th

B.

11th

C.

9th

D.

12th

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 11th 

Explanation:
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a landmark amendment aimed at establishing and empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India.
• This amendment led to the insertion of the 11th Schedule into the Indian Constitution.
• The 11th Schedule contains 29 functional items that fall under the purview of Panchayats (rural local self-government bodies), such as agriculture, rural housing, drinking water, and poverty alleviation programs. 

Information Booster:
• The 74th Amendment Act, also passed in 1992, added the 12th Schedule which deals with the powers and responsibilities of Municipalities (urban local bodies).

Additional Knowledge:
(a) 8th: .
• The 8th Schedule lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution, which had 22 languages as of later amendments.

(c) 9th: .
• The 9th Schedule deals with acts and regulations that are immune from judicial review, and was added by the 1st Amendment Act in 1951.

(d) 12th: .
• The 12th Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992 and deals with urban local self-government (municipalities).

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