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Question

Who is the appointing authority of Patwaris in Uttarakhand?

  1. Governor
  2. Board of Revenue
  3. Commissioner
  4. Collector (District Officer)

Answer:

Option D: Collector (District Officer)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Collector (District Officer)”.

In Uttarakhand, the District Magistrate (DM) is the appointing authority for Patwaris (also known as Lekhpals). The DM invites applications for Patwari/Lekhpal training and then sends candidates for the training.