The correct Answer is A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation
The question pertains to the structure and political leadership of local self-governing bodies in India, specifically urban and rural local bodies. These bodies are established under constitutional provisions (73rd and 74th Amendments) to facilitate decentralised governance.
Statement-wise Analysis
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A. Municipal Corporation - 2. Mayor
Correct: A Municipal Corporation is the largest urban local body, typically for large cities. Its political head is known as the Mayor. The Mayor presides over the meetings of the corporation and performs ceremonial functions.
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B. Gram Panchayat - 3. Sarpanch
Correct: A Gram Panchayat is the basic unit of rural local self-government at the village level. The political head of a Gram Panchayat is the Sarpanch (also known as Pradhan in some regions), who is directly elected by the Gram Sabha.
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C. Municipality - 1. Chairperson
Correct: A Municipality (also known as Municipal Council or Nagar Palika) is an urban local body for smaller cities or towns. The political head of a Municipality is generally referred to as the Chairperson or President.
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D. Zilla Parishad - 4. Zilla Parishad Chairperson
Correct: A Zilla Parishad (or District Council) is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system at the district level. Its political head is the Zilla Parishad Chairperson (or Adhyaksha), who is elected by the members of the Zilla Parishad.
Key Takeaway
The question tests knowledge of the specific nomenclature for the political heads of different tiers of urban and rural local self-governing bodies in India.