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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992.
  2. Part IXA of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities, and Article 243Q envisages the creation of a Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas, a Municipal Council for smaller urban areas, and a Municipal Corporation for larger urban areas in every State.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O), added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, deals with Panchayats. Statement 2 is also correct because Part IXA addresses municipalities, and Article 243Q stipulates three types: Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas, Municipal Council for smaller urban areas, and Municipal Corporation for larger urban areas.
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