Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q101
Who was the first Lokayukta of Bihar?
Justice S. V. Sohoni
Justice L. K. Jha
Justice Shyam Nandan Prasad Singh
Justice K. P. Verma
Explanation
Justice Sridhar Vasudeo Sohoni was appointed as the first Lokayukta of Bihar in 1973.
Q102
The Bihar State Human Rights Commission (BSHRC) was formally established in which year?
1993
1995
2000
2005
Explanation
The BSHRC was constituted by the state government in January 2000 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Q103
Under the new Bihar Lokayukta Act 2011, who is included within the investigative purview of the Lokayukta?
Only Group A officers
Ministers excluding the Chief Minister
The Chief Minister, Ministers, and Public Servants
Only Judicial Officers
Explanation
The 2011 Act brought the Chief Minister, ministers, and all categories of public servants within the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta.
Q104
Which body audits the accounts of the Bihar State Government departments?
State Finance Commission
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Bihar Finance Department Internal Committee
NITI Aayog state division
Explanation
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audits state government accounts through the Accountant General office in Bihar.
Q105
To whom does the Bihar Public Service Commission submit its annual performance report?
Chief Minister
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Governor
President of India
Explanation
Article 323 states that the State Public Service Commission presents an annual report to the Governor of the State.
Q106
Who is responsible for constituting the State Finance Commission in Bihar every five years?
State Finance Minister
Chief Minister
Governor
Union Finance Commission
Explanation
Article 243-I mandates that the Governor of the State shall constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats.
Q107
The State Information Commission of Bihar was established under which landmark central legislation?
Official Secrets Act 1923
Right to Information Act 2005
Bihar Administrative Reforms Act
Information Technology Act 2000
Explanation
The Bihar State Information Commission was set up in June 2006 under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
Q108
What is the maximum age limit up to which the State Chief Information Commissioner of Bihar can hold office?
62 years
65 years
68 years
70 years
Explanation
Under the RTI Act rules, the Chief Information Commissioner holds office up to the age of 65 years.
Q109
Which autonomous statutory body oversees the implementation of tribal welfare policies within state-level guidelines in Bihar?
TRIFED Bihar branch
Bihar State Scheduled Tribes Commission
State Welfare Board
Zila Parishad Advisory Wing
Explanation
The Bihar State Scheduled Tribes Commission deals with safety, development, and administrative policy assessments for STs.
Q110
The Advocate General of Bihar holds office during the pleasure of whom?
Chief Minister
Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Governor
President of India
Explanation
As per Article 165, the Advocate General is appointed by and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.