Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q151
What is the primary role of the Lok Adalats organized across districts in Bihar?
To handle constitutional writs
To settle disputes amicably through compromise
To prosecute administrative high officers
To conduct penal actions against criminals
Explanation
Lok Adalats are alternative dispute redressal mechanisms meant for settling pending court cases or pre-litigation cases amicably.
Q152
Who is the ex-officio Chancellor of all state universities in Bihar?
Chief Minister
Education Minister
Governor
Vice-Chancellor of Patna University
Explanation
The Governor of Bihar acts as the ex-officio Chancellor of all universities established under state laws.
Q153
Which state governance initiative focuses on empowering youth through skill development and student credit cards in Bihar?
Kushal Yuva Program
Arthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal
Bihar Yuva Shakti Yojana
Swayam Sahayata Abhiyan
Explanation
The 'Arthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal' program under Saat Nischay aims to offer financial support and skill sets to youth.
Q154
Who was the first Dalit Chief Minister of Bihar?
Ram Sundar Das
Bhola Paswan Shastri
Jitan Ram Manjhi
Jagannath Mishra
Explanation
Bhola Paswan Shastri was the first Dalit Chief Minister of Bihar, serving three separate brief tenures beginning in 1968.
Q155
Which state legislative house in Bihar is called a permanent house because it cannot be fully dissolved?
Vidhan Sabha
Vidhan Parishad
Gram Katchahry
Zila Parishad Core Committee
Explanation
The Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is a permanent chamber where members serve staggered terms, meaning the house is never dissolved all at once.
Q156
Who is eligible to vote in the elections for the Graduate Constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Council?
All registered voters in Bihar
Graduates of at least 3 years standing residing in the constituency
Only university professors
Members of the Legislative Assembly
Explanation
Citizens who have been graduates of any university in India for at least three years and reside within the specified constituency are eligible.
Q157
What fraction of the total members of the Bihar Legislative Council are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)?
1/3rd
1/12th
1/6th
1/4th
Explanation
Under Article 171, one-third of the total members of the Legislative Council are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from amongst non-members.
Q158
What fraction of the members of the Bihar Legislative Council are elected by the Teacher Constituencies?
1/3rd
1/6th
1/12th
1/4th
Explanation
Article 171 mandates that 1/12th of the members are elected by persons who have been engaged for at least three years in teaching in secondary schools or higher institutions.
Q159
Who was the first Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in independent India?
Ram Dayalu Singh
Bindeshwari Prasad Verma
Laxmi Narayan Sudhanshu
Dhanik Lal Mandal
Explanation
Bindeshwari Prasad Verma served as the first Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly post-independence from 1946 to 1962.
Q160
Which official is authorized to address both houses of the Bihar State Legislature assembled together during a special session?
Chief Minister
Governor
Speaker of the Assembly
Chief Secretary
Explanation
The Governor addresses both houses assembled together under special constitutional provisions to outline state executive policies.