Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q161
Which state legislative committee verifies whether the executive branch is exercising its rule-making powers within the limits delegated by the Bihar Legislature?
Rules Committee
Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Business Advisory Committee
Committee on Government Assurances
Explanation
The Committee on Subordinate Legislation reviews and reports whether the powers to make rules, regulations, and bylaws are being properly executed.
Q162
The creation of the state of Jharkhand out of Bihar in November 2000 was executed under which parliamentary act?
Bihar State Split Act 1999
Bihar Reorganisation Act 2000
States Reorganisation Act 2000
Tribal Area Border Adjustment Act
Explanation
The state bifurcation was carried out under the provisions of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000.
Q163
How did the total number of assembly seats in Bihar change after the creation of Jharkhand in 2000?
Reduced from 324 to 243
Reduced from 300 to 242
Reduced from 280 to 243
Remained unchanged at 243
Explanation
Before the bifurcation, Bihar had 324 seats. Post-separation, 81 seats went to Jharkhand, leaving Bihar with 243 seats.
Q164
How many seats were left allocated to Bihar in the Lok Sabha following the bifurcation in 2000?
42 seats
40 seats
38 seats
54 seats
Explanation
Prior to 2000, undivided Bihar had 54 Lok Sabha seats. After separation, 14 seats went to Jharkhand and 40 remained with Bihar.
Q165
Who is tasked with leading a sub-divisional administrative unit (Anumandal) in Bihar?
Block Development Officer
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
Circle Officer
Deputy Collector Land Reforms
Explanation
The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) or Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) heads the administration and maintains law and order at the sub-divisional tier.
Q166
Which administrative official is specifically responsible for land revenue management, mutations, and rent collections at the Block level in Bihar?
Block Development Officer
Circle Officer
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Panchayat Secretary
Explanation
The Circle Officer (CO) manages land records, local revenue mapping, and land mutations within an Anchal or Block perimeter.
Q167
Who is the primary administrative authority responsible for implementing urban welfare policies in a Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) in Bihar?
Chairman
Executive Officer
Ward Councillor
Municipal Commissioner
Explanation
The Executive Officer (EO) appointed by the state government serves as the administrative head of a Nagar Parishad.
Q168
Which structural body approves the creation of a new district or change in boundaries of an existing district in Bihar?
Central Home Ministry
State Cabinet / Government
Patna High Court Division Bench
Board of Revenue independently
Explanation
The State Cabinet, backed by legislative assent, holds the administrative power to alter district bounds or establish new districts.
Q169
What is the primary statutory function of the Bihar Land Tribunal?
To register new properties
To adjudicate disputes related to land reforms and acts
To collect urban property taxes
To allot land to industries
Explanation
The Bihar Land Tribunal was established to adjudicate disputes arising out of various state land acts, tenancy laws, and land reform executions.
Q170
Who is the executive head of the State Disaster Management Authority in Bihar?
Governor
Chief Minister
Home Secretary
Chief Secretary
Explanation
Under the Disaster Management Act 2005, the Chief Minister acts as the ex-officio Chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA).