Question

Which among this was the first municipal corporation in India?

• A. Madras
• B. Bombay
• C. Delhi
• D. Kolkata

Hint:

Link historical urban governance developments to cities:
Madras - first municipal corporation in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Madras (now Chennai) was the first city in India to establish a municipal corporation, set up in 1688 under British rule, to manage urban governance and civic administration.
Step 1: Historical context
This was part of British efforts to organize and control growing urban centers in India.
Step 2: Other cities
Municipal corporations in Bombay and Kolkata were established later.
Hence, option (A) is correct.