EDUCATION UGC NET
MODERN HISTORY OF EDUCATION
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Lord Cornwallis
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Warren Hastings
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The Royal Commission on Decentralisation
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Sir Charles Metcalfe
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Detailed explanation-1: -The current district administration in India is a legacy of the British Raj, with the Collector cum District Magistrate being the chief administrative officer of the District. Warren Hastings introduced the office of the District Collector in the Judicial Plan of 1772.
Detailed explanation-2: -Warren Hastings introduced the office of the district collector in 1772.
Detailed explanation-3: -▶ Ralph Sheldon is considered as first district collector in India. in some states this post is also known as ‘ Deputy Commissioner’. vested in three offices-PM, CM and DM. ▶ Generally this post is held by an IAS officer.
Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Office of District Collector was created in 1772 by Warren Hastings.
Detailed explanation-5: -As Collector, he is the chief Officer of the revenue administration and is responsible for the collection of land revenue, and is also the highest revenue judicial authority in the district. He acts as the district Elections Officer and the Registrar for registration work.