Q1. Which urban local body is established for the administration of large cities like Mumbai and Delhi?
- Municipality
- Notified Area Committee
- Municipal Corporation
- Cantonment Board
Correct Option: 3. Municipal Corporation.
Explanation: Municipal Corporations are created for the administration of large cities. They have a structured setup including a Mayor, council, standing committees, and a commissioner. Whereas,
Municipality
-Municipalities are established for the administration of smaller towns and cities, not large metropolitan areas.
-They are suitable for urban areas that are not as large or complex as Mumbai or Delhi.
Notified Area Committee
These are created for:
-Rapidly growing towns due to industrialisation, or
-Areas that don’t yet qualify for municipality status.
-Entirely nominated bodies, not elected.
-They are meant for transitional or developing urban zones, not fully developed large cities.
Cantonment Board
-Cantonment Boards are meant for military cantonment areas, to manage civilian population living within military zones.
-They are governed by the Cantonments Act, 2006 and function under the Ministry of Defence.
-Not related to the general urban governance of big cities like Mumbai or Delhi.
Q2. Who appoints the Municipal Commissioner in a Municipal Corporation?
- Mayor
- Council
- Central Government
- State Government
Correct Option: 4. State Government.
Explanation: The Municipal Commissioner, who is the chief executive authority, is appointed by the state government and is usually an IAS officer.
Q3. Which of the following urban bodies is a completely nominated body?
- Notified Area Committee
- Municipal Corporation
- Municipality
- Cantonment Board
Correct Option: 1. Notified Area Committee
Explanation: A Notified Area Committee is an entirely nominated body, meaning all its members, including the chairman, are appointed by the state government. Whereas in
1. Municipal Corporation – Members are elected; mayor and councilors are elected directly.
2. Municipality – Also has elected representatives.
3. Cantonment Board – Partly elected and partly nominated; not fully nominated.
Q4. Who is the head of a Municipality?
- Mayor
- Chief Executive Officer
- President/Chairman
- Municipal Commissioner
Correct Option: 3. President/Chairman
Explanation: In a municipality, the President or Chairman leads the council and plays a significant executive role, unlike the more ceremonial role of a Mayor in many states.
Q5. Which of the following is established by a public enterprise to manage its housing colony?
- Township
- Notified Area Committee
- Urban Development Authority
- Port Trust
Correct Option: 1. Township
Explanation: Townships are created by public enterprises for their staff and are managed by appointed administrators with no elected members.