The political head of the Corporation is

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Mayor.Key Points

The term of the Mayor is 5 years from the date appointed at the first meeting.
The mayor is the administrator of a city and the political head of the Corporation. Many times the mayor is elected by the people living in that city.
And other times, a central government committee decides who will be the mayor of a city.

Additional Information

Constitutional status has been given to the municipalities in the Indian Constitution by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Through this amendment 'Part 9A' was added to the Constitution and it came into effect on June 1, 1993.
Articles 243P (243P) to 243G (243ZG) make provisions relating to municipalities.
Constitution of Municipalities Article 243K (243Q) provides for three levels of municipalities, which are as follows-
Nagar Panchayat -
- It is constituted in such transitional areas, which are changing from villages to cities.
Municipal Council -
- It is formed in small towns or small urban areas.
Municipal Corporation -
- It is formed in large urban areas, metros.