Question

What was the name of the legislative act that gave constitutional status to urban local bodies in India?

• A. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
• B. Panchayati Raj Act
• C. 69th Constitutional Amendment Act
• D. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

• The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional recognition to municipalities (urban local bodies), similar to how the 73rd Amendment did for Panchayati Raj Institutions.