COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS
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Question
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The main functions were to provide the basic amenities to the residents
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The main sources of revenue were the taxes on roads and trade
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Both a & b
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Neither a nor b
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Detailed explanation-1: -Municipal bodies have a long history in India. The first such Municipal Corporation was set-up in the former Presidency Town of Madras in 1688; and was followed by similar corporations in the then Bombay and Calcutta in 1726.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first municipal mechanism created during British rule was the Municipal Corporation, set up in the former presidency town of Madras (today Chennai) in 1688 with a view to transfer the financial responsibility of local administration to the newly created corporation.
Detailed explanation-3: -After the 74th Amendment was enacted there are only three categories of urban local bodies: Mahanagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation) ( ) Nagar Palika (Municipality)( ) Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council or Town Panchayat)( )
Detailed explanation-4: -The local governments of the British era were known as Municipality (Urban Local bodies) and Corporations. These enabled the British to keep an eye on the local governments under them.