योग्य पर्यायांची निवड करा :
(a) गटविकास अधिकारी हा पंचायत समिती कार्यालयाचा प्रमुख असतो.
(b) गटविकास अधिकारी हा गटपातळीवरील विस्तार अधिकाऱ्यांचा कप्तान असतो.
(c) गटविकास अधिकारी हा पंचायत समितीचा सचिव असतो.
(d) गटविकास अधिकारी हा गट पातळीवरील राजकीय उपक्रमांचा समन्वयक असतो.
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option D ((a), (b) and (c) only).

Key Points:
• Role and Functions of the Block Development Officer (BDO):
• Under the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961:
• Statement (a) is CORRECT: The BDO is the executive and administrative head of the office of the Panchayat Samiti.
• Statement (b) is CORRECT: The BDO acts as the leader/captain of the multi-disciplinary team of Extension Officers (Agriculture, Education, Animal Husbandry, Co-operation, etc.) at the block level.
• Statement (c) is CORRECT: By statutory provision, the BDO serves as the ex-officio Secretary of the Panchayat Samiti, recording minutes and issuing notices.
• Statement (d) is INCORRECT: The BDO is a civil servant governed by strict civil service conduct rules; he has NO role in coordinating political activities.
• Therefore, only (a), (b), and (c) are correct.
• Key Takeaway: BDO is the administrative head, captain of extension officers, and ex-officio secretary of the Panchayat Samiti (strictly apolitical).