The correct answer is: a) Department of Education.
The Department of Education is the government department responsible for the administration of education in Andhra Pradesh. It is headed by the Minister of Education, who is a member of the State Cabinet. The Department is responsible for the formulation and implementation of education policies, the provision of educational facilities, and the regulation of the education sector.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is a central government ministry in India responsible for education, skill development and entrepreneurship. It was formed in 1985 by merging the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The MHRD is responsible for the formulation and implementation of education policies, the provision of educational facilities, and the regulation of the education sector.
NITI Aayog is a government think tank in India that was set up in 2015 by the Narendra Modi government. It is responsible for providing policy advice to the central government on economic and social issues. NITI Aayog does not have any direct role in the administration of education in Andhra Pradesh.
District Education Offices (DEOs) are the administrative units of the Department of Education at the district level. They are responsible for the implementation of education policies and programs at the district level. DEOs are headed by District Education Officers (DEOs), who are appointed by the State government.