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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

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Who among the following was appointed as the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay in 1865?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Arthur Crawford.

  • Arthur Travers Crawford was the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay (1865-71), who was also a member of the Indian Civil Service in the Bombay Presidency.
  •  Crawford was an energetic town planner, ably supported by Governor Bartle Frere. He was keen to build an extensive market for the city and arranged for a competition of market designs.