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Q: The first Municipal Corporation was set up during the British era in the former Presidency Town of .................... in 1688.
  • A. Madras
  • B. Calcutta
  • C. Bombay
  • D. Nagpur
Correct Answer: Option A - The first Municipal Corporation was set up by the East India Company in Madras in 1687-88. A Municipal Corporation is a local governing body for cities, towns and villages.
A. The first Municipal Corporation was set up by the East India Company in Madras in 1687-88. A Municipal Corporation is a local governing body for cities, towns and villages.

Explanations:

The first Municipal Corporation was set up by the East India Company in Madras in 1687-88. A Municipal Corporation is a local governing body for cities, towns and villages.