GK Question

polity medium mcq

Which of the following is NOT a type of Municipality under Article 243Q?

  1. Nagar Panchayat
  2. Municipal Council
  3. Municipal Corporation
  4. Cantonment Board

Answer: Cantonment Board

Article 243Q: Three types of Municipalities based on population, density, revenue: (a) Nagar Panchayat (transitional area), (b) Municipal Council (smaller urban area), (c) Municipal Corporation (larger urban area). Cantonment Boards are under Ministry of Defence, governed by Cantonments Act, 2006, not Part IXA.

Topic Municipalities - Types
Exam Relevance Urban local government classification question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL