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In a big city the self governing body is called the ____________.

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Municipality
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Panchayat
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Municipal Corporation
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Municipal Committee
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Solution

The correct option is C Municipal Corporation
In a big city, like Delhi or Chennai, the self-governing body is called the ‘Municipal Corporation’. The corporation is made up of: The General Council, the Mayor, the Municipal Commissioner and the Standing Committees. In smaller cities, with a population of up to three lakhs, the body is called a ‘Municipal Committee’ or ‘Municipality’.

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