Question

Which of the following fall under the purview of municipalities?
A. Planning for economic and social development
B. Roads and bridges
C. Slum improvement and upgradation
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

all of the above.. so the correct answer is (d)

Explanation:

18 items fall under the purview of municipalities-

1. Urban planning including town planning

2. Regulation of land use and construction of buildings

3. Planning for economic and social development

4. Roads and bridges

5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes

6. Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management

7. Fire services

8. Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects

9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society

10. Slum improvement and upgradation

11. Urban poverty alleviation

12. Provision of urban amenities and facilities

13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects

14. Burials and burial grounds, cremations and cremation grounds and electric crematoriums

15. Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals

16. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths

17. Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences

18. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries

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