Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Fundamental Rights
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Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q121
What is the total number of members in the Bihar State Commission for Women?
5 members
8 members
10 members
12 members
Explanation
The Commission generally consists of a Chairperson and seven non-official members nominated by the state government.
Q122
The authority to extend or curtail the territorial jurisdiction of the Patna High Court rests exclusively with whom?
State Legislative Assembly
Parliament of India
Supreme Court of India
Governor of Bihar
Explanation
Only the Parliament of India has the power to extend or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court over any state or Union Territory.
Q123
Which article ensures that language spoken by a section of the population in Bihar (like Maithili or Bhojpuri) can receive official executive safety recognition?
Article 343
Article 345
Article 347
Article 351
Explanation
Article 347 gives the President the power to officially recognize a language spoken by a section of a state's population if requested.
Q124
Who is the primary authority to allocate portfolios among the ministers in the Bihar State Cabinet?
Governor independently
Chief Minister
Speaker of the Assembly
Cabinet Secretary
Explanation
Portfolios are allocated by the Governor strictly on the binding advice of the Chief Minister.
Q125
Which body is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls for Panchayati Raj elections in Bihar?
Election Commission of India
State Election Commission
Panchayati Raj Department
District Magistrate
Explanation
The State Election Commission of Bihar handles the superintendence, direction, and control of electoral rolls for panchayat elections.
Q126
Who presents the annual budget of Bihar in the State Legislative Assembly?
Chief Minister
Finance Minister
Governor
Chief Secretary
Explanation
The State Finance Minister presents the annual budget statement before the assembly on behalf of the Governor.
Q127
Which constitutional article states that the Governor can issue ordinances when the Bihar Legislature is not in session?
Article 123
Article 213
Article 163
Article 174
Explanation
Article 213 of the Indian Constitution grants the Governor power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the legislature.
Q128
Who decides whether a bill introduced in the Bihar Legislative Assembly is a Money Bill or not?
Governor
Speaker of the Assembly
Chairman of the Council
Chief Minister
Explanation
The Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly has the final authority to decide and certify whether a bill is a Money Bill.
Q129
In which case did the Supreme Court of India curb the practice of re-promulgating ordinances repeatedly by the Bihar Governor?
Kesavananda Bharati case
D.C. Wadhwa case
S.R. Bommai case
Golaknath case
Explanation
In D.C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar (1987), the Supreme Court ruled that the executive cannot mechanically re-promulgate ordinances to bypass the legislature.
Q130
What is the maximum validity period of an ordinance promulgated by the Governor of Bihar without legislative approval?
3 months
6 months
6 weeks from reassembly
6 months and 6 weeks
Explanation
An ordinance lapses six weeks from the reassembly of the legislature, or earlier if disapproved by the legislative bodies.