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Who is the official in-charge of the Nagar Panchayat?

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  1. President

  2. Mayor

  3. Chairman

  4. Executive Officer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chairman is the head of the Nagar Panchayat while the Executive Officer is the official in charge of the Nagar Panchayat. Executive Officers monitor the implementation of all the programs related to planning and development of the Nagar Panchayat with the coordination of the Chairman and all ward members.

Which of the following is not the function of Municipal Corporations?

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  1. Maintenance of health and sanitation

  2. Registration of births and deaths

  3. Disposal of the civil disputes

  4. Providing primary education

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Municipality which is also called as Nagar Palika, municipal council or Municipal Corporation is a local self-governing body. These are found in the towns. Head of a municipality is Mayor.
  • Among the following maintenance of health and sanitation, registration of births and deaths, providing primary education are the functions of Municipal Corporation whereas disposal of the civil disputes is not its function.

Which of the following persons was associated with the promotion of local self-government in India ?

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  1. Minto

  2. Morley

  3. Ripon

  4. Wavel

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Lord Ripon is known to have granted the Indians first taste of freedom by introducing the Local Self-Government in 1882.
Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self-Government in India.