पंचायतीराज्यांच्या निर्मितीनंतर विकास कार्यक्रमांच्या अंमलबजावणीचे जिल्हा, हे केंद्र बनले. परिणामी,
अ. जिल्हाधिकाऱ्यांची जबाबदारी वाढली आहे.
ब. जिल्हाधिकाऱ्यांना अधिक काळ काम करावे लागत आहे.
क. जिल्हाधिकाऱ्यांच्या पारंपरिक कामांच्या बरोबर विकास कार्यक्रमांची भर पडल्याने कामाचा ताण प्रचंड वाढला आहे.
ड. जिल्हाधिकाऱ्यांची प्रतिष्ठा वाढली आहे.
वरीलपैकी कोणता/ती पर्याय बरोबर आहे/आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option C (Only a, b and c).

Key Points:
• The introduction of the Panchayati Raj system transformed districts into core hubs of rural development planning and execution.
• Administrative impact on the District Collector:
• Statement a is correct: The responsibilities and developmental oversight of the District Collector multiplied significantly.
• Statement b is correct: Managing statutory law-and-order, revenue administration, and concurrent developmental schemes demanded extended working hours.
• Statement c is correct: The combination of traditional regulatory duties with new rural welfare and developmental programs resulted in a massive surge in workload and administrative strain.
• Statement d is incorrect: While responsibilities grew, administrative thinkers note that the absolute institutional prestige and singular authority of the Collector relative to elected Zilla Parishad Presidents (like the CEO/ZP President dynamic) actually experienced a relative decentralization or dilution rather than a unilateral boost in bureaucratic status.
• Hence, statements a, b, and c are correct (Option 3).
• Key Takeaway: Panchayati Raj increased the Collector's responsibilities, working hours, and workload due to added developmental programs.