Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q91
Which urban local body model is established in large cities like Patna and Gaya?
Nagar Panchayat
Nagar Parishad
Nagar Nigam
Notified Area Committee
Explanation
Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam) are set up in major urban center populations exceeding specified thresholds.
Q92
Who is the administrative head of a Municipal Corporation in Bihar?
Mayor
Municipal Commissioner
Deputy Mayor
Standing Committee Chairman
Explanation
The Municipal Commissioner, an appointed civil servant, acts as the executive head, distinct from the elected Mayor.
Q93
The Contingency Fund of Bihar can be utilized by whom before legislative authorization?
Chief Minister
Governor
Finance Minister
Accountant General
Explanation
The Contingency Fund of the State is held at the disposal of the Governor to meet unforeseen expenditure pending approval by the legislature.
Q94
What is the minimum age to be elected as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
21 years
25 years
30 years
35 years
Explanation
Article 173 of the Constitution mandates a minimum age of 25 years to contest elections for the Legislative Assembly.
Q95
In which year was the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) initially established?
1947
1949
1950
1956
Explanation
The BPSC was established on April 1, 1949, after separation from the Joint Public Service Commission for Bihar, Central Provinces, and Berar.
Q96
Where was the headquarters of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) initially located before being shifted to Patna?
Muzaffarpur
Gaya
Ranchi
Bhagalpur
Explanation
The BPSC was initially headquartered in Ranchi when it was established in 1949, and later shifted to Patna directly.
Q97
Who appoints the Chairman and other members of the Bihar Public Service Commission?
President of India
Chief Minister of Bihar
Governor of Bihar
Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Explanation
According to Article 316 of the Constitution, the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.
Q98
Who has the power to remove the Chairman or any member of the Bihar Public Service Commission?
Governor of Bihar
President of India
Chief Minister of Bihar
State Legislative Assembly
Explanation
While the Governor appoints them, Article 317 states that they can only be removed from office by order of the President of India.
Q99
What is the term of office for a member of the Bihar Public Service Commission?
5 years or 62 years of age
6 years or 62 years of age
6 years or 65 years of age
5 years or 65 years of age
Explanation
A member of a State PSC holds office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
Q100
In which year was the Bihar Lokayukta Act first passed to address corruption in administration?
1970
1973
1980
1992
Explanation
The first Bihar Lokayukta Act was enacted in 1973, which was later replaced by a stronger amendment bill in 2011.