Question

What is the primary purpose of a Municipal Corporation in India?

• A. To govern small towns
• B. To manage rural areas
• C. To govern large cities/metropolitan areas
• D. To oversee village councils

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To govern large cities/metropolitan areas

• Municipal Corporation

• Purpose: Governs large cities/metropolitan areas.

• Establishment: By State Legislature Acts or Parliamentary Acts.

• Composition:

• Council (Legislative Wing)

• Mayor: Heads the Council, mostly ceremonial.

• Deputy Mayor: Assists the Mayor.

• Councillors: Elected by the public.

• Nominated Persons: Experts in municipal administration.

• Standing Committees: Focus on specific areas like sanitation, finance.

• Municipal Commissioner: Chief Executive Authority, generally an IAS officer.