Question

Which institution governs the area that is in transition from rural to urban?

• A. Gram Panchayat
• B. Gram Sabha
• C. Panchayat Samitis
• D. City Councils

Answer 1

Answer:

D. City Councils

• The institution that governs areas transitioning from rural to urban in India is the Nagar Panchayat (also known as a Town Panchayat or Town Council or city council).

• Each Nagar Panchayat comprises of a committee that has a Mayor as its head and other ward members.

• The functions of Nagar Panchayat is to provide essential facilities and services to the urban area, supply water to every ward, maintain records of births and deaths, and many more.