The administrative head of a district in Meghalaya is the:

The correct answer is: a) Deputy Commissioner.

The Deputy Commissioner is the head of the district administration in Meghalaya. He/She is responsible for the implementation of all government policies and programmes in the district. He/She is also the head of the police and the revenue department in the district.

The Chief Minister is the head of the state government. He/She is responsible for the overall administration of the state. The Governor is the head of the state but his/her role is largely ceremonial. The Block Development Officer is the head of a block, which is a smaller administrative unit than a district.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Deputy Commissioner: The Deputy Commissioner is the head of the district administration in Meghalaya. He/She is responsible for the implementation of all government policies and programmes in the district. He/She is also the head of the police and the revenue department in the district.
• Chief Minister: The Chief Minister is the head of the state government. He/She is responsible for the overall administration of the state.
• Governor: The Governor is the head of the state but his/her role is largely ceremonial.
• Block Development Officer: The Block Development Officer is the head of a block, which is a smaller administrative unit than a district.