Question:
The first Municipal Corporation was established in India at :
AChennai
BDelhi
CHyderabad
DMumbai
Answer:
A. Chennai
Explanation:
- The first Municipal Corporation in India was established in Chennai (formerly known as Madras) in 1688 during the British colonial period.
- It was known as the "Madras Municipal Corporation."
- This marked the beginning of local self-governance in urban areas in India.
- It was followed by similar corporations in the then Bombay and Calcutta in 1726.
- Over time, municipal corporations were established in other cities and towns across the country to manage local administration and provide essential services to residents.