The correct answer is: A. 1959
Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is the civic body of Patna, the capital of Bihar, India. It was formed on 1 April 1959 under the Patna Municipal Corporation Act, 1958. The PMC is responsible for the civic administration of Patna city, which has a population of over 1.8 million. The PMC has a mayor and a council of elected representatives. The mayor is the head of the PMC and the council is responsible for making laws and policies for the city. The PMC also has a number of departments, which are responsible for providing services such as water supply, sanitation, roads, and electricity.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B: 1952 is the year in which Patna was declared a city.
- Option C: 1956 is the year in which the Patna Municipal Corporation Act was passed.
- Option D: 1958 is the year in which the Patna Municipal Corporation was formed.