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1. 1.

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   1. ____________ are special development boards set up for every large cities, such as Delhi and Mumbai, for ensuring overall welfare. 
   2. ____________ are respected elder members of the municipal corporation. 
   3. Each city is divided into ____________ for the election of members of municipalities. 
   4. The tenure of a municipality is for ____________ years.
   5. ____________ govern the areas occupied by army personnel. 
   6. Smaller cities with a population of more than 20,000 but less than 5,00,000 have ____________. 
   7. The ____________ discharges duties in the absence of a mayor.
   8. One-third of the seats are reversed for ____________ in the municipal corporation. 
   9. To ensure supply of safe drinking water and maintenance of proper standards of sanitation are ____________ functions of the municipal corporation.
   10. The ____________ is appointed by the state government and is in charge of the general administration of the municipality. 
2. 2.

   Why do we need urban local self-governing bodies?

3. 3.

   Who are aldermen? What is their role?

4. 4.

   What are the sources of income of municipal corporations?

5. 5.

   Who is at the head of a municipal corporation? How is he/she elected?

6. 6.

   Who are ward councilors? What is their role in a municipal corporation?