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Who was responsible for the formation of Madras Municipal Corporation?

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Sir Josiah Child
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Lord Ripon
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Lorn Wellesley
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Francis Day
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The correct option is A Sir Josiah Child
The municipal government in India has been in existence since 1688 with the formation of Madras Municipal Corporation with a Mayor. Sir Josiah Child, one of the Directors of the East India Company, was responsible for the formation of the Corporation.

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