Executive Officer of ICAR
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Question (English)
The executive officer of ICAR is?
- Director General ✓ Correct
- Union Minister of Agriculture
- President of India
- Cabinet Secretary of India
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Director General
The Director General (DG) is the executive officer of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). The DG heads the day-to-day functioning and administration of ICAR.
ICAR Leadership Structure
- President of ICAR: The Union Minister of Agriculture (political head; not the executive head).
- Executive Officer (head of execution/administration): Director General.
- The Director General of ICAR also serves as the Secretary of DARE (Department of Agricultural Research and Education).
Key Difference: President vs. Executive Officer
- President = Honorary/Political position = Union Minister of Agriculture.
- Executive Officer = Working head = Director General.
Memory Tip
DG = Does the actual work (Executive). Minister = Presides over meetings (President).
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