Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q141
Who is the primary authority to accept the resignation of a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
Governor
Chief Minister
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Party Whip
Explanation
An MLA must address and submit their official resignation letter to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Q142
How many times was Karpuri Thakur appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar?
Once
Twice
Thrice
Four times
Explanation
Jan Nayak Karpuri Thakur served twice as the Chief Minister of Bihar: first from 1970–71 and second from 1977–79.
Q143
Which state department enforces the implementation of the Right to Public Services (RTPS) Act in Bihar?
Home Department
General Administration Department
Finance Department
Planning and Development Board
Explanation
The General Administration Department (GAD) acts as the nodal agency overseeing the operational delivery under the Bihar RTPS Act.
Q144
What is the maximum timeline allowed to clear standard citizen services before triggering grievance mechanisms under the Bihar Right to Public Services Act?
10 days
21 days
30 days
45 days
Explanation
The timeline varies depending on the specific certificate or service requested, but standard basic documents have a strict 21-day threshold.
Q145
Which state level officer acts as the channel of communication between the District Magistrates and the State Secretariat in Bihar?
Chief Secretary
Divisional Commissioner
Principal Home Secretary
Director General of Police
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner holds structural authority over districts within a division and supervises DMs for administrative continuity.
Q146
Which committee examines the legislative bills that cannot be passed due to lack of agreement between the two houses in a bicameral state like Bihar?
Joint Sitting Committee
Joint Select Committee
Arbitration Committee
Governor Ad-hoc Committee
Explanation
Unlike Parliament, there is no provision for a joint sitting in state legislatures; a Joint Select Committee may be formed during regular readings to iron out details.
Q147
Who is the administrative head of police governance in a district of Bihar?
District Magistrate
Superintendent of Police
Deputy Inspector General
Circle Officer
Explanation
The Superintendent of Police (SP) commands the police force and maintains law and order within district limits.
Q148
Which article deals with the appointment of the Subordinate Judicial Service (except District Judges) in the state of Bihar?
Article 233
Article 234
Article 235
Article 226
Explanation
Article 234 deals with recruitment to the judicial service of the state other than district judges, involving the State Public Service Commission.
Q149
Who appoints the District Judges in Bihar?
Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Governor of Bihar
Law Minister of Bihar
President of India
Explanation
As per Article 233, appointments, postings, and promotions of district judges are made by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.
Q150
Which high court had jurisdiction over the region of Bihar before the establishment of the Patna High Court in 1916?
Allahabad High Court
Calcutta High Court
Bombay High Court
Federal Court of India
Explanation
Before 1916, the territory of Bihar fell under the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court.