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Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
By whom are the members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) elected? 
Answer: 
The members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) are elected by all the adult 
citizens registered as voters in the Municipal Area. 
Question 2. 
Who is elected head of a Municipal Corporation? OR Name the Presiding Officer of a 
Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Mayor is elected head of a Municipal Corporation. 
Question 3. 
Mention any two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation. 
Answer: 
Two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation are: 
1. To preside over the meeting of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2.  To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
Question 4. 
Who is the Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation? 
Answer: 
The Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Municipal 
Commissioner. 
Question 5. 
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a 
Municipality). 
Answer: 
Obligatory Function: Public Health and Sanitation. Discretionary Function : Transport 
Facility. 
 
 
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Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
By whom are the members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) elected? 
Answer: 
The members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) are elected by all the adult 
citizens registered as voters in the Municipal Area. 
Question 2. 
Who is elected head of a Municipal Corporation? OR Name the Presiding Officer of a 
Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Mayor is elected head of a Municipal Corporation. 
Question 3. 
Mention any two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation. 
Answer: 
Two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation are: 
1. To preside over the meeting of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2.  To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
Question 4. 
Who is the Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation? 
Answer: 
The Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Municipal 
Commissioner. 
Question 5. 
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a 
Municipality). 
Answer: 
Obligatory Function: Public Health and Sanitation. Discretionary Function : Transport 
Facility. 
 
 
Question 6. 
What is an important function of a Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) in the field 
of education? 
Answer: 
The Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) establishes primary and secondary 
schools, night-schools and adult education centers. 
Question 7. 
Name two local self-governing institution in the urban areas. 
Answer: 
1. Town Area Committee 
2. Cantonment Board. 
Question 8. 
Who is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality? 
Answer: 
The President or Chairman is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality. . 
Question 9. 
Mention any two limitations in efficient working of local self-governments. 
Answer: 
1. Unethical Means Adopted in Elections. 
2. Low Rate of Literacy. 
Question 10. 
In which urban area is a Notified Area Committee constituted? Why is it so called? 
Answer: 
A Notified Area Committee (Nagar Panchayat) is set up in town having a population of 
less than 10 thousand. It is so called because it’s formation was notified by the 
Government in the State Gazette. 
Question 11. 
Name the local body (authority) in an area where the armed forces personnel are living. 
Answer: 
Cantonment Board has been set up in an area where the armed forces personnel are 
living. 
Question 12. 
Under whose administrative control does a Cantonment Board function? 
Answer: 
Under the administrative control of the Army General Officer in Command, a 
Cantonment Board functions. 
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Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
By whom are the members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) elected? 
Answer: 
The members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) are elected by all the adult 
citizens registered as voters in the Municipal Area. 
Question 2. 
Who is elected head of a Municipal Corporation? OR Name the Presiding Officer of a 
Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Mayor is elected head of a Municipal Corporation. 
Question 3. 
Mention any two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation. 
Answer: 
Two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation are: 
1. To preside over the meeting of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2.  To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
Question 4. 
Who is the Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation? 
Answer: 
The Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Municipal 
Commissioner. 
Question 5. 
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a 
Municipality). 
Answer: 
Obligatory Function: Public Health and Sanitation. Discretionary Function : Transport 
Facility. 
 
 
Question 6. 
What is an important function of a Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) in the field 
of education? 
Answer: 
The Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) establishes primary and secondary 
schools, night-schools and adult education centers. 
Question 7. 
Name two local self-governing institution in the urban areas. 
Answer: 
1. Town Area Committee 
2. Cantonment Board. 
Question 8. 
Who is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality? 
Answer: 
The President or Chairman is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality. . 
Question 9. 
Mention any two limitations in efficient working of local self-governments. 
Answer: 
1. Unethical Means Adopted in Elections. 
2. Low Rate of Literacy. 
Question 10. 
In which urban area is a Notified Area Committee constituted? Why is it so called? 
Answer: 
A Notified Area Committee (Nagar Panchayat) is set up in town having a population of 
less than 10 thousand. It is so called because it’s formation was notified by the 
Government in the State Gazette. 
Question 11. 
Name the local body (authority) in an area where the armed forces personnel are living. 
Answer: 
Cantonment Board has been set up in an area where the armed forces personnel are 
living. 
Question 12. 
Under whose administrative control does a Cantonment Board function? 
Answer: 
Under the administrative control of the Army General Officer in Command, a 
Cantonment Board functions. 
Question 13. 
By whom are the Cantonment Boards funded? 
Answer: 
The Cantonment Boards are funded by the Ministry of Defense. 
Question 14. 
What is the main function of a Port Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of a Port Trust is to see that all types of Cargo traffic is properly 
handled at the port. 
Question 15. 
What is the main function of an Improvement Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of an Improvement Trust (Development Authority) is to properly plan 
all types of constructions— buildings, roads, shopping centers, flyonvers and bridges  in 
a city. 
Question 16. 
Mention any two defects in the working of a local self government institutions. 
Answer: 
Two defects in the working of a local self-government institutions are; 
1. Interference by Political Bosses. 
2. Paucity of Funds. 
STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 
Question 1. 
With regard to the Municipal Corporation answer the following questions: 
(a) What is meant by the Municipal Corporation ? 
(b) What are the functions of a Mayor of a Corporation? 
Answer: 
(a)  
The given questions with regard to the Municipal Corporation are answered as 
follows: 
The Municipal Corporation is “an elected body that is responsible for running the civic 
affairs of a large city and looking after various needs of the people who live there.” The 
Contitution lists 18 subjects in the 12th Schedule which the municipal bodies have a 
duty to be involve with. These include mainly the town planning, roads, water supply, 
public health, slum improvement and public amenities (street lighting, public parks, 
public conveniences, etc.) 
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Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
By whom are the members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) elected? 
Answer: 
The members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) are elected by all the adult 
citizens registered as voters in the Municipal Area. 
Question 2. 
Who is elected head of a Municipal Corporation? OR Name the Presiding Officer of a 
Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Mayor is elected head of a Municipal Corporation. 
Question 3. 
Mention any two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation. 
Answer: 
Two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation are: 
1. To preside over the meeting of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2.  To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
Question 4. 
Who is the Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation? 
Answer: 
The Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Municipal 
Commissioner. 
Question 5. 
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a 
Municipality). 
Answer: 
Obligatory Function: Public Health and Sanitation. Discretionary Function : Transport 
Facility. 
 
 
Question 6. 
What is an important function of a Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) in the field 
of education? 
Answer: 
The Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) establishes primary and secondary 
schools, night-schools and adult education centers. 
Question 7. 
Name two local self-governing institution in the urban areas. 
Answer: 
1. Town Area Committee 
2. Cantonment Board. 
Question 8. 
Who is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality? 
Answer: 
The President or Chairman is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality. . 
Question 9. 
Mention any two limitations in efficient working of local self-governments. 
Answer: 
1. Unethical Means Adopted in Elections. 
2. Low Rate of Literacy. 
Question 10. 
In which urban area is a Notified Area Committee constituted? Why is it so called? 
Answer: 
A Notified Area Committee (Nagar Panchayat) is set up in town having a population of 
less than 10 thousand. It is so called because it’s formation was notified by the 
Government in the State Gazette. 
Question 11. 
Name the local body (authority) in an area where the armed forces personnel are living. 
Answer: 
Cantonment Board has been set up in an area where the armed forces personnel are 
living. 
Question 12. 
Under whose administrative control does a Cantonment Board function? 
Answer: 
Under the administrative control of the Army General Officer in Command, a 
Cantonment Board functions. 
Question 13. 
By whom are the Cantonment Boards funded? 
Answer: 
The Cantonment Boards are funded by the Ministry of Defense. 
Question 14. 
What is the main function of a Port Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of a Port Trust is to see that all types of Cargo traffic is properly 
handled at the port. 
Question 15. 
What is the main function of an Improvement Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of an Improvement Trust (Development Authority) is to properly plan 
all types of constructions— buildings, roads, shopping centers, flyonvers and bridges  in 
a city. 
Question 16. 
Mention any two defects in the working of a local self government institutions. 
Answer: 
Two defects in the working of a local self-government institutions are; 
1. Interference by Political Bosses. 
2. Paucity of Funds. 
STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 
Question 1. 
With regard to the Municipal Corporation answer the following questions: 
(a) What is meant by the Municipal Corporation ? 
(b) What are the functions of a Mayor of a Corporation? 
Answer: 
(a)  
The given questions with regard to the Municipal Corporation are answered as 
follows: 
The Municipal Corporation is “an elected body that is responsible for running the civic 
affairs of a large city and looking after various needs of the people who live there.” The 
Contitution lists 18 subjects in the 12th Schedule which the municipal bodies have a 
duty to be involve with. These include mainly the town planning, roads, water supply, 
public health, slum improvement and public amenities (street lighting, public parks, 
public conveniences, etc.) 
(b) 
The main functions of the Mayor of a Corporation are as follows: 
1. To preside over the meetings of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2. To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
3. To act as the channel of communication between the Corporation and the 
Government. 
4. As ‘First Citizen’ of town to receive the foreign dignitaries visiting the city. 
5. The Mayor has access to all papers and records of the 
6. Corporation. Despite these powers, the Mayor is merely a figurehead if he is not 
elected directly by the people. Only a directly elected Mayor would have real 
power. 
Question 2. 
Describe the functions of a Municipal Corporation regarding: 
(a) Public Health and Sanitation. 
(b) Electricity and Water Supply. 
(c) Education and Sports. 
(d) Public Works. 
(e) Record of Births and Deaths. 
Answer: 
Following are the subject concerned functions of a Municipal Corporation: 
(a) Public Health and Water Supply: 
The Municipal Corporation establishes and maintains hospitals, dispensaries, maternity 
homes and child welfare centers. It provides vaccination and inoculation, disposal of 
garbage and rules against adulteration of milk, drugs and foodstuffs. 
(b) Electricity and Water Supply: 
It incorporates provision of safe drinking-water, construction and maintenance of water-
works and supply of electricity. 
(c) Education and Sports: 
The Corporation establishes primary and secondary schools, night-schools and adult 
education centres. They provide facilities to young boys and girls, to develop their 
aptitude for sports. 
(d) Public Works: 
It includes 
1. The maintenance and naming of public roads and streets; 
2. Framing rules regarding the construction of shopping centers, restaurants and 
hotels; and 
3. Serving notice for the demolition of such buildings as are in bad condition. 
 
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Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions 
EXERCISES 
Question 1. 
By whom are the members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) elected? 
Answer: 
The members of a City Corporation (Municipal Corporation) are elected by all the adult 
citizens registered as voters in the Municipal Area. 
Question 2. 
Who is elected head of a Municipal Corporation? OR Name the Presiding Officer of a 
Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Mayor is elected head of a Municipal Corporation. 
Question 3. 
Mention any two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation. 
Answer: 
Two functions of the Mayor of a City Corporation are: 
1. To preside over the meeting of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2.  To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
Question 4. 
Who is the Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation? 
Answer: 
The Chief Executive (Administrative) Officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Municipal 
Commissioner. 
Question 5. 
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a 
Municipality). 
Answer: 
Obligatory Function: Public Health and Sanitation. Discretionary Function : Transport 
Facility. 
 
 
Question 6. 
What is an important function of a Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) in the field 
of education? 
Answer: 
The Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality) establishes primary and secondary 
schools, night-schools and adult education centers. 
Question 7. 
Name two local self-governing institution in the urban areas. 
Answer: 
1. Town Area Committee 
2. Cantonment Board. 
Question 8. 
Who is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality? 
Answer: 
The President or Chairman is elected Head (or Presiding Officer) of a Municipality. . 
Question 9. 
Mention any two limitations in efficient working of local self-governments. 
Answer: 
1. Unethical Means Adopted in Elections. 
2. Low Rate of Literacy. 
Question 10. 
In which urban area is a Notified Area Committee constituted? Why is it so called? 
Answer: 
A Notified Area Committee (Nagar Panchayat) is set up in town having a population of 
less than 10 thousand. It is so called because it’s formation was notified by the 
Government in the State Gazette. 
Question 11. 
Name the local body (authority) in an area where the armed forces personnel are living. 
Answer: 
Cantonment Board has been set up in an area where the armed forces personnel are 
living. 
Question 12. 
Under whose administrative control does a Cantonment Board function? 
Answer: 
Under the administrative control of the Army General Officer in Command, a 
Cantonment Board functions. 
Question 13. 
By whom are the Cantonment Boards funded? 
Answer: 
The Cantonment Boards are funded by the Ministry of Defense. 
Question 14. 
What is the main function of a Port Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of a Port Trust is to see that all types of Cargo traffic is properly 
handled at the port. 
Question 15. 
What is the main function of an Improvement Trust? 
Answer: 
The main function of an Improvement Trust (Development Authority) is to properly plan 
all types of constructions— buildings, roads, shopping centers, flyonvers and bridges  in 
a city. 
Question 16. 
Mention any two defects in the working of a local self government institutions. 
Answer: 
Two defects in the working of a local self-government institutions are; 
1. Interference by Political Bosses. 
2. Paucity of Funds. 
STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 
Question 1. 
With regard to the Municipal Corporation answer the following questions: 
(a) What is meant by the Municipal Corporation ? 
(b) What are the functions of a Mayor of a Corporation? 
Answer: 
(a)  
The given questions with regard to the Municipal Corporation are answered as 
follows: 
The Municipal Corporation is “an elected body that is responsible for running the civic 
affairs of a large city and looking after various needs of the people who live there.” The 
Contitution lists 18 subjects in the 12th Schedule which the municipal bodies have a 
duty to be involve with. These include mainly the town planning, roads, water supply, 
public health, slum improvement and public amenities (street lighting, public parks, 
public conveniences, etc.) 
(b) 
The main functions of the Mayor of a Corporation are as follows: 
1. To preside over the meetings of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of 
business in such meetings. 
2. To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings. 
3. To act as the channel of communication between the Corporation and the 
Government. 
4. As ‘First Citizen’ of town to receive the foreign dignitaries visiting the city. 
5. The Mayor has access to all papers and records of the 
6. Corporation. Despite these powers, the Mayor is merely a figurehead if he is not 
elected directly by the people. Only a directly elected Mayor would have real 
power. 
Question 2. 
Describe the functions of a Municipal Corporation regarding: 
(a) Public Health and Sanitation. 
(b) Electricity and Water Supply. 
(c) Education and Sports. 
(d) Public Works. 
(e) Record of Births and Deaths. 
Answer: 
Following are the subject concerned functions of a Municipal Corporation: 
(a) Public Health and Water Supply: 
The Municipal Corporation establishes and maintains hospitals, dispensaries, maternity 
homes and child welfare centers. It provides vaccination and inoculation, disposal of 
garbage and rules against adulteration of milk, drugs and foodstuffs. 
(b) Electricity and Water Supply: 
It incorporates provision of safe drinking-water, construction and maintenance of water-
works and supply of electricity. 
(c) Education and Sports: 
The Corporation establishes primary and secondary schools, night-schools and adult 
education centres. They provide facilities to young boys and girls, to develop their 
aptitude for sports. 
(d) Public Works: 
It includes 
1. The maintenance and naming of public roads and streets; 
2. Framing rules regarding the construction of shopping centers, restaurants and 
hotels; and 
3. Serving notice for the demolition of such buildings as are in bad condition. 
 
(e) Record of Births and Death: 
The Municipal Corporation maintains an account of births and deaths. 
Question 3. 
Describe the Discretionary Functions of a Municipal Corporation. 
Answer: 
The Discretionary functions of a Municipal Corporation are 
1. Transport Facilities: 
Local authorities may manage a bus service for carrying people from one place to 
another. 
2. Cultural Activities: 
The Municipal Corporations may establish libraries and museums. Cultural 
activities like— drama, music and painting are also encouraged by Municipal 
Corporations. 
3. Sports and Recreation: 
The Corporation organises fairs, exhibitions and wrestling events. Recreational 
facilities may also be provided. 
4.  Welfare Services: 
Municipal Corporation are expected to launch family welfare schemes and to 
undertake poverty alleviation programmers. The Corporation can look after public 
distribution system too. 
Question 4. 
With regard to a Municipality (Municipal Committee) answer the following questions: 
(a) What is meant by a Municipal Committee ? 
(b) What are the three Discretionary functions of a Municipal Committee ? 
(c) What are the three Obligatory functions of a Municipal Committee ? 
Answer: 
(a) 
Municipal Committee is an elected body that is responsible for running the civic affairs 
of a smaller town or an urban area. It looks after many needs of the people, such as 
health and sanitation, water supply, fire services, street lighting and urban amenities like 
parks and playgrounds. 
(b) 
The Discretionary functions of a Municipal Committee are: establishing libraries and 
reading rooms, constructing stadiums for sport activity, organising fairs and exhibitions, 
providing transport facilities and other amenities for people’s convenience. 
(c) 
Three obligatory function of Municipality include 
1. Public Health and Sanitation: The Municipality takes responsibility of 
maintaining hospitals and dispensaries, cleaning public lanes and preventing the 
sale of rotten foodstuffs and adulterated milk, etc.