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

A73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

BPanchayati Raj Act

C69th Constitutional Amendment Act

D74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer:

D. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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