Q. Consider the following statements regarding the composition of municipalities as per the Constitution:
1.All members of a municipality are directly elected by the people of the municipal area.
2.The state legislature may provide for the inclusion of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members in the municipality if their constituencies include the municipal area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Constitution mandates that all members of a municipality shall be elected directly by the people of the municipal area, through wards that are territorial constituencies.
  • The state legislature is empowered to provide for the representation of:
    • Members of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly whose constituencies wholly or partly fall within the municipal area, and
    • Members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Council who are registered as electors in the municipal area.
  • These members can be part of the municipality, although they may not necessarily have voting rights unless specifically provided.

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