District Administration in India
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During which historical period can a clear description of district administration be found in India?

  • Mauryan period (correct)
  • British colonial period
  • Mughal period
  • Independence era

    • What was the role of a 'Rajuka' during the Mauryan period?

  • To oversee foreign affairs
  • To run the administration of his area and collect taxes (correct)
  • To head the district police force
  • To implement developmental plans

    • Why is it said that people come in direct contact with the administration through the district administration in India?

  • Because people take their complaints and problems to the district administration (correct)
  • Because districts are directly managed by the Centre
  • Because district officials are elected by the people
  • Because districts are the highest administrative units in India

    • What title was given to the head of administration during the Mughal period in India?

    <p>'Manasabdar'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is district administration considered the 'back-bone of administration' in a state?

    <p>Because it interacts directly with the people and redresses their problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows state governments to create more districts in India, according to the text?

    <p>Need arising from administrative requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary unit of administration in India?

    <p>District</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the head of administrative units during the Mauryan period?

    <p>'Rajuka'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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