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Municipal Corporation

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Governs large urban areas (metropolises) with significant populations and complex infrastructure demands. Headed by a Mayor (often ceremonial) and driven by a Municipal Commissioner (bureaucratic head), it manages water supply, sewerage, roads, education, health infrastructure, and local economic development. The Corporation raises revenue through property tax, octroi (in some states), advertisement fees, and state grants. Ward committees ensure local representation, while standing committees handle specialized functions. Though powerful, many Corporations face political tussles between elected members and appointed officials, and rely heavily on state-level financial transfers. Effective municipal governance can transform urban living conditions, driving India’s broader economic growth.

Practice Questions

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?