Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET July 2018 Political Science
After independence, the role of the District Magistrate has undergone a substantial change mainly due to
APolitical awakening
BThe role of mass media
CDemocratic decentralization ✓ Correct
DPeriodical elections
Correct answer: (C) Democratic decentralization — The role of the District Magistrate changed substantially mainly due to democratic decentralization, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★The role of the District Magistrate changed substantially mainly due to democratic decentralization, so it is the answer.
★At independence in 1947, the Collector was a versatile figure but lacked genuine authority over the specialised departments of the district.
★The evolution of the role is attributed to three major factors: democracy, development and decentralization.
★With democratic decentralization, elected local bodies took over many functions earlier handled by the District Magistrate.
★The administration was increasingly tasked with implementing development policies for economic growth and social transformation.
★This shift changed not only the administrative functions but also the methods of administration at the district level.
★For NET, link the changing role of the District Collector with the three Ds of democracy, development and decentralization.
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