The highest-ranking civil servant in Karnataka:

The correct answer is: C) Chief Secretary.

The Chief Secretary is the highest-ranking civil servant in Karnataka. He/She is the administrative head of the state and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the government. The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. He/She is a member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and holds the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

The Chief Secretary is responsible for the following:

• Providing advice to the Chief Minister and other ministers on administrative matters
• Overseeing the work of the state government departments
• Ensuring that the government’s policies are implemented effectively
• Representing the state government at various forums

The Chief Secretary is assisted by a number of secretaries, who are responsible for

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