Which among the following was created for the administration of big cities?

RRB Nsg. Superintendent-20 July 2019 (Shift-2)

General Knowledge

Easy

Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-20 July 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Municipal Corporations, also known as Nagar Nigam, are specifically designed for the administration of large urban areas or big cities.
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 established a three-tier system of urban local government, with Municipal Corporations at the top for areas with large populations (e.g., over 200,000).
These bodies have extensive responsibilities, including urban planning, public health, infrastructure development, and tax collection, on a much wider scale than other urban bodies.

Option A: Zonal Councils are advisory bodies created to promote interstate cooperation on matters of common interest; they do not have administrative control over cities.
Option B: Panchayats are institutions of local self-government for rural areas (villages), not urban areas or cities. This system is part of the Panchayati Raj framework established by the 73rd Amendment.
Option D: A Municipality (or Municipal Council/Nagar Palika) is responsible for administering smaller cities and towns, not large metropolitan cities.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Urban Local Self-Government in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question. Understanding local governance structures is important for community health nurses to collaborate with local authorities for implementing health programs, sanitation drives, and accessing resources.
Knowledge of municipal functions helps in advocating for public health needs, such as clean water supply, waste management, and maintenance of public spaces, which directly impact community well-being.
What if? If the question asked about an area transitioning from rural to urban, the correct answer would be 'Nagar Panchayat', the first tier of urban local bodies.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'administration' and 'big cities'.
Recall the structure of local government in India. Remember that it is divided into two main branches: rural (Panchayati Raj) and urban (Municipalities).
Eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect. 'Panchayat' is for rural areas, and 'Zonal Council' is an interstate advisory body, not a local administrative one.
Differentiate between the remaining urban bodies. 'Municipal Corporation' is for large cities, whereas 'Municipality' is for smaller towns.
Based on the keyword 'big cities', select 'Municipal Corporation' as the correct answer.

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