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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A _____________ city is usually the main urban centre of a region.
   2. Cities are divided into a number of _____________.
   3. The chairperson of the Corporation is known as the ____________.
   4. A Municipality is elected for a period of __________ years.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. Towns, cities, and villages always face the same problems.
   2. Municipal Corporations have been established in cities with a populationof 30 lakh or more.
   3. Towns with a population of more than 10 lakh have Municipal Councils or Municipalities.
   4. One-third of the seats of the Municipality are reserved for women.
3. 3.

   Multiple choice questions.

   1. In India, Municipal Corporations look after cities with a population of over:
      1. 10 lakhs
      2. 5 lakhs
      3. 20,000
      4. 10,000
   2. Tax that is imposed on cinema halls and cable operators is called:
      1. service tax
      2. water tax
      3. entertainment tax
      4. toll tax
   3. Property tax is the tax imposed on:
      1. houses and land
      2. vehicles and roads
      3. the use of certain roads and bridges
      4. professionals and shopkeepers
4. 4.

   Name the three categories of local governing bodies in urban areas.

5. 5.

   Mention three important functions of Municipal Corporations.

6. 6.

   Mention two functions of Municipal Councils.