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The three-tier Urban Local Government structure consists of:

AMunicipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat

BCity Council, Town Council and Ward Committee

CMunicipal Corporation, City Council and Town Council

DNagar Panchayat, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation

Answer:

A. Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat

Read Explanation:

  • The three-tier Urban Local Government structure in India consists of:

  • Municipal corporations: Govern large urban areas

  • Municipal councils: Govern smaller urban areas

  • Nagar panchayats: Govern transitional areas from rural to urban


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