Q1
What governs larger cities?
AMunicipal Corporations
BGram Panchayats only
CZila Parishads only
DThe national government only
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 12 · Topic 1
Urban Local Government Bodies
Urban local government bodies, like municipal corporations and municipalities, manage civic affairs in cities and towns.
Core concept
Municipal Corporations govern larger cities, while Municipalities (or Municipal Councils) govern smaller towns, each responsible for local urban administration.
How it works
Responsibilities include managing roads, waste collection, water supply, street lighting, and public health services within urban areas.
Why it matters
These bodies are typically headed by a Mayor (in corporations) or Chairperson (in municipalities), along with elected councillors representing different city wards.
Key detail
Urban local government bodies play an important role in maintaining the quality of life in cities, addressing the unique challenges of dense urban populations.
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• Municipal Corporations govern larger cities.
• Municipalities govern smaller towns.
• Responsibilities include roads, waste, water and lighting.
• Public health services are also managed by these bodies.
• A Mayor heads a Municipal Corporation.
• A Chairperson heads a Municipality.
• Elected councillors represent city wards.
• Urban bodies maintain quality of life in cities.