Municipal Corporations — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about Municipal Corporations in India: 1. Ward Committees are mandatory for all Municipal Corporations irrespective of population 2. The 12th Schedule lists 18 functions that must be devolved to all municipalities 3. Municipal Commissioners are appointed by the Central Government 4. The 74th Amendment made it mandatory for states to constitute Municipal Corporations Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the constitutional status of Municipal Corporations after the 74th Amendment? 1. They are constitutional bodies with guaranteed powers 2. They derive their specific powers from state legislation 3. They have the same constitutional protection as State Governments 4. They are statutory bodies created under constitutional mandate

The State Finance Commission's recommendations regarding Municipal Corporations are related to:

Consider the following about Ward Committees in Municipal Corporations: 1. They are mandatory for all Municipal Corporations 2. They must be headed by the elected ward councillor 3. Their composition is determined by state legislation 4. They have independent financial powers Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following schemes are primarily implemented through Municipal Corporations? 1. AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) 2. Smart Cities Mission 3. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 4. PM-KISAN 5. MGNREGA