Urban Local Government in India

1. Where was the first municipal corporation in India established?

  1. Calcutta
  2. Bombay
  3. Delhi
  4. Madras
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Answer: Option D. Madras

2. Which of the following statements about Port Trusts in India is correct?

  1. Port trusts are created by state legislatures
  2. Port trusts have the power to levy taxes
  3. Port trusts are autonomous corporations
  4. Each port trust has the status of an urban body like a municipality to provide civic amenities
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Answer: Option D. Each port trust has the status of an urban body like a municipality to provide civic amenities

3. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to the duties of Municipalities?

  1. Twelfth Schedule
  2. Eleventh Schedule
  3. Ninth Schedule
  4. Tenth Schedule
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Answer: Option A. Twelfth Schedule

4. How many items are listed in the Twelfth Schedule, added by the 74th Amendment of the Constitution?

  1. 15
  2. 21
  3. 18
  4. 17
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Answer: Option C. 18

5. Which of the following is a type of urban local government?

  1. Cantonment Board
  2. Gram Panchayat
  3. Zila Parishad
  4. Panchayat Samiti
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Answer: Option A. Cantonment Board