In a remote village a civil officer incharge of antipoverty alleviation programme notices that resources meant for poor people are being misused and misappropriated by village headman in connivance with the local officials. He will…

Ask explanation from local official why there had been misappropriation of funds made and why he should not be made accountable

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Ask explanation from local official why there had been misappropriation of funds made and why he should not be made accountable

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In a remote village a civil officer incharge of antipoverty alleviation programme notices that resources meant for poor people are being misused and misappropriated by village headman in connivance with the local officials. He will…

The correct option is A Ask explanation from local official why there had been misappropriation of funds made and why he should not be made accountable (A)

The correct option is A
Ask explanation from local official why there had been misappropriation of funds made and why he should not be made accountable

(A)