संचालनालय प्रमुखाची ______ कार्य आहेत.
अ. सहाय्यकारी संघटनेचा (staff agency) एक सहाय्यकारी घटक म्हणून कार्य करणे
ब. मंत्र्यास तांत्रिक बाबतीत सल्ला देणे
क. विभागाचे अंदाजपत्रक तयार करणे
ड. विभागाच्या कार्याची अंमलबजावणी चे निरीक्षण करणे
ई. प्रवेशपूर्व प्रशिक्षणाच्या (pre-entry training) कार्यक्रमांचे आयोजन करणे

The correct answer is Option B (b, c and d).

Key Points:
• In public administration, a Directorate functions as an executive field agency (line agency) under a government department.
• Functions of the Head of a Directorate:
• b. To provide expert technical advice to the Minister and Secretariat.
• c. To prepare the departmental budget estimates and execute financial allocations.
• d. To inspect, supervise, and monitor the field implementation of policies and departmental works.
• Statement a is incorrect because directorates are primarily 'line agencies' carrying out executive operations, whereas secretariats act as 'staff agencies'.
• Statement e is incorrect because pre-entry training is typically handled by public service commissions or specialized training institutes, not directly as a core operational duty of a line directorate head.
• Therefore, statements b, c, and d are correct (Option 2).
• Key Takeaway: The Head of a Directorate provides technical advice, prepares department budgets, and inspects policy execution.