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The highest administrative officer in the district is the ___________.

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District Superintendent of Police
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District Collector
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District Health Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
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Solution

The correct option is C District Collector
The highest administrative officer in the district is the District Collector. District Collector is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in charge of the revenue collection and administration of the district in India. It has also the authority of executive magistrates, it is also known as District Magistrate. It is charged with supervising general administration in the district.

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