| Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional set up of urban local governance institutions under the provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act. |
| 1. The Constitution provides for a three-tier set up of municipal bodies similar to the set up for Panchayat bodies. |
| 2. According to the Constitution, election of Mayor has to be a direct election. |
| 3. According to the Constitution, Municipal Corporations can only be set up in urban areas with population of more than 10 lakhs. |
| Which of the statements] given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) None of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Statement 1 is incorrect, Municipalities under the Constitution do not have a three-tier set up like in case of Panchayats. According to the Constitution, election of Mayor has to be a direct election. So, Statement 2 is incorrect. Statement 3 is also incorrect, Municipal Corporations cannot be set up in urban areas with population of more than10 lakhs.
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