Correct Answer:
B. Tehsildar
The Tehsildar is the principal officer entrusted with the overall revenue administration of a Tehsil (or Taluka), which is an administrative subdivision. Their responsibilities include land revenue collection, maintaining land records, and resolving land-related disputes within their jurisdiction.
- A Naib Tehsildar (A) assists the Tehsildar but is not the primary officer in charge of the entire Tehsil's revenue administration.
- A Lambardar (C) operates at the village level, assisting the Tehsildar, but does not head the Tehsil's administration.
- A Landlord (D) is a private land owner and not a government functionary responsible for public revenue administration.