Which of the following articles is related to the provision of Co-operative Societies in the lndian Constitution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 243 ZH to 243 ZT.
The provision of Co-operative Societies in the Indian Constitution is primarily addressed in Part IX-B, specifically articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT, and also by Article 43B as a Directive Principle of State Policy.
- Part IX-B: This part, added by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011, deals with "The Cooperative Societies".
- Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT: These articles within Part IX-B outline provisions for the incorporation, regulation, and winding up of cooperative societies.
- Article 43B: This article, inserted in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), mandates the State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
- The 97th Constitutional Amendment: This amendment made the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
- Cooperative Societies on State List: Cooperative societies are on the State list, meaning that the state legislatures are empowered to make laws regarding them, except for multi-state cooperative societies, where Parliament has the power to legislate.