With respect to urban governance in India, choose the correct statement:

The Alderman is the head of a Municipality or Municipal Corporation.

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The Alderman is the eldest member of a Municipality or Municipal Corporation.

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An Alderman is a nominated member of a Municipality or Municipal Corporation.

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The Alderman is the head of a Township.

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Solution

The correct option is C An Alderman is a nominated member of a Municipality or Municipal Corporation.
The General Body of a Municipality or Municipal Corporation constitutes of elected representatives called Councillors. Councillors can nominate eminent personalities of the city to become the members of the this body. These nominated members are called 'Aldermen'.

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	Column A		Column B
1.	Nagar Panchayats	a.	respectable and experienced people elected to the Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council
2.	Municipal Corporations	b.	smaller urban areas
3.	Municipal Councils	c.	transitional areas
4.	Aldermen	d.	larger cities