Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q171
Which tier of urban local bodies is formed for a transitional area transitioning from a rural to an urban setup in Bihar?
Nagar Parishad
Nagar Panchayat
Nagar Nigam
Zila Parishad Sub-wing
Explanation
A Nagar Panchayat is established for areas in transition from rural to urban characteristics as per the 74th Amendment guidelines.
Q172
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act 2006, a Mukhiya can resign from office by writing under their hand addressed to whom?
Block Development Officer
District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO)
District Magistrate
Zila Parishad Chairman
Explanation
The Mukhiya must submit their resignation letter to the District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO).
Q173
Who coordinates and supervises all development programs executed by various departments at the district level in Bihar?
Superintendent of Police
District Magistrate / Collector
Circle Officer
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Explanation
The District Magistrate / Collector acts as the chief developmental coordinator alongside leading the Zila Parishad executive infrastructure.
Q174
What is the maximum penal fine that a Gram Katchahry in Bihar can impose under its judicial dispute powers?
Rs. 500
Rs. 1,000
Rs. 5,000
Rs. 10,000
Explanation
The Gram Katchahry can hear minor criminal disputes and is empowered to levy a maximum monetary fine of Rs. 1,000, but cannot award imprisonment.
Q175
Which system governs the grouping of departments to facilitate structural files management under the Bihar Government Rules of Business?
Secretariat File System
Departmental Portfolio System
Chief Secretary Advisory Codes
Centralized Cadre Board
Explanation
The Departmental Portfolio System under the state rules ensures ministerial file distributions and departmental alignments under the Chief Minister.
Q176
The state emblem of Bihar features which symbolic visual representations framed by two swastikas?
Ashoka Chakra
Bodhi Tree
Lotus Flower
Lion Capital
Explanation
The official state emblem of Bihar depicts the Mahabodhi Tree (Bodhi Tree) flanked by two swastikas.
Q177
Which official language has been designated as the second official language of the state of Bihar?
Maithili
Urdu
Bhojpuri
Santhali
Explanation
Urdu was declared the second official language of Bihar in 1984, alongside Hindi which remains the primary official language.
Q178
Which regional language of Bihar was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution via the 92nd Amendment Act?
Bhojpuri
Maithili
Magahi
Angika
Explanation
Maithili was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003 through the 92nd Amendment Act.
Q179
Who is the statutory head of the Bihar State Minorities Commission?
Governor
Chairperson nominated by the Government
Minister of Minority Welfare
Chief Secretary
Explanation
The Chairperson, nominated by the state government from a minority community, leads the commission's statutory operations.
Q180
What is the term of office for the elected Mukhiya of a Gram Panchayat in Bihar?
3 years
5 years
6 years
4 years
Explanation
The term of office for all elected representatives of Panchayats in Bihar is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.