Urban Infrastructure — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, is/are correct? 1. It mandates the constitution of a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of Municipalities. 2. It provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in Municipalities. 3. The Twelfth Schedule, added by this Act, lists 18 functional items for Municipalities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Smart Cities Mission (SCM): 1. It aims to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and apply 'Smart' solutions. 2. City selection under SCM is based on a competitive 'City Challenge' process. 3. The mission encourages only 'pan-city' solutions and not 'area-based development'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the components of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)? 1. In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) 2. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) 3. Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) 4. Beneficiary-led Construction (BLC) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following challenges are associated with urban solid waste management in India? 1. Low rate of source segregation 2. Inadequate waste processing facilities 3. Over-reliance on scientific landfilling 4. Limited public awareness and participation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Metropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs) are constituted under which Article of the Indian Constitution?