For how many of the following does the Constitution of India contain provisions for the constitution of municipalities in every State?
1. A Nagar Panchayat
2. A Municipal Council
3. A Municipal Corporation
4. An Urban Panchayat

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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For how many of the following does the Constitution of India contain provisions for the constitution of municipalities in every State?
1. A Nagar Panchayat
2. A Municipal Council
3. A Municipal Corporation
4. An Urban Panchayat

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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Option (c) is correct: Article 243Q, added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, provides for the constitution of the following types of municipalities in every State:
Nagar Panchayat (by whatever name called) for a transitional area, which is an area in transition from a rural area to an urban area. Municipal Council for a smaller urban area.
Municipal Corporation for a larger urban area.
Additionally, it is specified that a Municipality may not be constituted in certain urban areas or parts, such as industrial townships, as determined by the Governor based on factors like the size of the area and municipal services.

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