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Q. The 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution places which of the following under the purview of the municipalities?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


A
2 and 3 only
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B
3 only
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C
1 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Twelfth Schedule contains the following 18 functional items placed within the purview of municipalities:

  • Urban planning including town planning;
  • Regulation of land use and construction of buildings;
  • Planning for economic and social development;
  • Roads and bridges;
  • Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes;
  • Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management;
  • Fire services;
  • Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects;
  • Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded;
  • Slum improvement and upgradation;
  • Urban poverty alleviation;
  • Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds;
  • Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects;
  • Burials and burial grounds, cremations and cremation grounds and electric crematoriums;
  • Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals;
  • Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths;
  • Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences; and
  • Regulation of slaughterhouses and tanneries.

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