Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: Option D
The Indian Constitution, at its commencement, comprised 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. It has since expanded to 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules.
Part IX-A of the Constitution, introduced by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992 (effective from June 1, 1993), specifically addresses Municipalities, including their composition and powers. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Part XVIII of the Constitution outlines the emergency provisions, encompassing: National Emergency, State Emergency (President's Rule), and Financial Emergency. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The procedure for constitutional amendments is detailed in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.