Q. Under Article 243Q of the Constitution of India, which of the following are the specified types of Municipalities to be constituted in every State?
1.Nagar Panchayat
2.Municipal Council
3.Municipal Corporation
4.Industrial Township
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1, 3 and 4 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Article 243Q provides for three types of municipalities:

  • Nagar Panchayat for a transitional area.
  • Municipal Council for a smaller urban area.
  • Municipal Corporation for a larger urban area.
  • While an Industrial Township is mentioned in the proviso to Article 243Q, it is an exception where a municipality may not be constituted; it is not a “type of municipality” itself under the constitutional classification.
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