Which colonial-era building in Chennai serves as the headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Ripon Building
Explanation:
· The Ripon Building, completed in 1913, is the headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation.
· Named after Lord Ripon, noted for his pro-local self-government stance, the building is a landmark example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and houses the civic administration offices of Chennai, Asia’s oldest municipal corporation.
Information Booster:
· The Chennai Corporation was originally established in 1688 and is one of the oldest municipal bodies in Asia.
· Ripon Building remains a functioning administrative headquarters and an architectural heritage site.
Additional Knowledge:
· Fort St. George houses important state administrative offices and is historically significant as the first major British fortress in India.