When was municipal governance first introduced in British India?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) 1687

Explanation:

• Municipal governance was first introduced in British India in 1687 when the British established the first municipal corporation in Madras (now Chennai). This was an important step in the establishment of local self-government under the British colonial administration.

Information Booster:

• The Madras Municipal Corporation was followed by similar bodies in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1726 and Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1726, marking the spread of municipal governance to other cities in British India.
• These early municipal bodies were primarily focused on infrastructure, sanitation, and public health.