Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Fundamental Rights
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Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q131
Who has the power to summon and prorogue the sessions of the Bihar State Legislature?
Speaker of the Assembly
Chief Minister
Governor
Chief Secretary
Explanation
Under Article 174, the Governor has the authority to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the legislative assembly.
Q132
What is the minimum quorum required to conduct a sitting of the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
25 members
One-tenth of the total members
One-fifth of the total members
50 members
Explanation
The quorum is ten members or one-tenth of the total membership of the House, whichever is greater.
Q133
Under which landmark act did Bihar institute a complete ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol in 2016?
Bihar Liquor Ban Act 2015
Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act 2016
Bihar Public Health Directive 2016
Bihar Narcotics Regulation Act
Explanation
The prohibition was enforced through the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016, later modified under the Prohibition and Excise Act.
Q134
Which committee of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
Estimates Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Committee on Public Undertakings
Rules Committee
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviews the financial audit reports submitted by the CAG to safeguard state expenditure.
Q135
The primary administrative control over the subordinate judiciary in Bihar is vested in which institution?
Department of Law, Government of Bihar
Patna High Court
Governor of Bihar
Supreme Court of India
Explanation
Article 235 vests the control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto in the High Court.
Q136
Who is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar as of 2026?
Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Nitish Kumar
Rabri Devi
Explanation
Nitish Kumar holds the record for the longest cumulative tenure as the Chief Minister of Bihar, surpassing Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha [1, 2].
Q137
What is the maximum duration for which a Money Bill can be delayed by the Bihar Legislative Council?
14 days
30 days
3 months
6 months
Explanation
The Legislative Council has restrictive powers over Money Bills and must return them to the Assembly within 14 days.
Q138
Who administered the oath of office to the first Governor of Bihar after independence?
President of India
Prime Minister of India
Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Explanation
The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court administers the oath of office to the state Governor.
Q139
Which state level project under 'Saat Nischay' aims to provide clean piped drinking water to every household in Bihar?
Ghar Ghar Ganga Jal
Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal
Bihar Jal Jeevan Mission
Swachh Block Abhiyan
Explanation
Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal is a flagship project under governance initiatives to deliver tap water across rural and urban Bihar.
Q140
Which of the following schedules protects land reform legislation passed historically by the Bihar Legislature?
Seventh Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
Tenth Schedule
Explanation
The Ninth Schedule was explicitly created via the 1st Constitutional Amendment to protect land laws like the Bihar Land Reforms Act from judicial review.