In terms of local governance, what are municipalities responsible for?

Managing rural areas

Governance in urban areas

Regulating state government activities

Conducting panchayat elections

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B. Governance in urban areas

Municipalities are responsible for local governance in urban areas, similar to how gram panchayats function in rural areas.

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