Who heads the administrative division in Uttar Pradesh?
2023
Who heads the administrative division in Uttar Pradesh?
- A.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
- B.
Tehsildar
- C.
District Magistrate
- D.
Divisional Commissioner
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Correct answer: D
In Uttar Pradesh, an administrative division (mandal) consists of a group of districts. The head of an administrative division is the Divisional Commissioner (Mandalayukta), who supervises the administration of all districts within the division and coordinates the work of District Magistrates.
Administrative hierarchy:
Division → Headed by Divisional Commissioner
District → Headed by District Magistrate (DM)
Tehsil → Headed by Tehsildar
Sub-Division → Headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)