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Who is topmost civilian officer in Government of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Home Secretary
  2. Defence Secretary
  3. Cabinet Secretary
  4. Lt. Governor of Delhi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cabinet Secretary

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Home Secretary. The topmost civilian officer in the Government of India is the Cabinet Secretary, not the Home Secretary or any other Secretary listed here. The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most IAS officer, and heads the entire civil services. He/she acts as the chief coordinator between various ministries, and reports directly to the Prime Minister.