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The local self-government of Kolkata is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
  2. The Kolkata Corporation (KC)
  3. The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA)
  4. The Calcutta Improvement Trust (CIT)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) šŸ“š Explanation: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is the primary body responsible for the civic administration and infrastructure of the city of Kolkata. It is led by the Mayor and manages services like water supply, drainage, and waste management. It is one of the oldest municipal bodies in the country.