Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q221
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act 2006, how many times must a Gram Sabha meet minimum within a year?
Two times
Four times
Six times
Once every month
Explanation
The Act states that the Gram Sabha must hold at least four general meetings in a year, typically one every quarter.
Q222
Who presides over the meetings of a Panchayat Samiti at the Block level in Bihar?
Block Development Officer (BDO)
Pramukh
Up-Pramukh
Sub-Divisional Officer
Explanation
The Pramukh, an elected head chosen by the members of the Panchayat Samiti, presides over its regular meetings.
Q223
Who has the power to recommend the removal of a Pramukh of a Panchayat Samiti through a no-confidence motion in Bihar?
Block Development Officer
Elected members of the Panchayat Samiti
District Magistrate
Zila Parishad Chairman
Explanation
Elected members of the Panchayat Samiti can move and pass a no-confidence motion to remove the Pramukh under statutory rules.
Q224
Which state level urban framework handles planning across urban clusters overlapping multiple municipalities in Bihar?
Zila Parishad Planning Wing
Metropolitan or Regional Planning Frameworks
State Planning Board explicitly
Nagar Nigam Standing Panel
Explanation
Metropolitan Planning Committees or Regional Development Authorities handle cross-boundary urban planning under state municipal frameworks.
Q225
The executive power to levy property tax inside a Municipal Corporation limits in Bihar is derived from which legislation?
Bihar Finance Act
Bihar Municipal Act 2007
State Revenue Code
Panchayat and Urban Tax Bill
Explanation
Taxation powers are governed and enforced under the provisions of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007.
Q226
Who is the primary authority to allocate official government residence quarters to MLAs in Patna?
Building Construction Department Minister
House Committee of the Legislative Assembly
Chief Secretary
Governor Advisory Desk
Explanation
The House Committee of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, working under the Speaker's direction, manages housing allocations for members.
Q227
Which state body acts as the intermediate appellate authority for grievance appeals under the Bihar Right to Public Service (RTPS) Act?
District Magistrate
Designated First Appellate Authority
State Information Commissioner
Lok Adalat Desk
Explanation
A designated First Appellate Authority, usually a senior departmental officer, hears appeals regarding delayed citizen services.
Q228
Who determines the size and number of wards inside a Gram Panchayat area during local boundary delimitations in Bihar?
Mukhiya
District Magistrate
State Election Commissioner directly
Block Development Officer
Explanation
The District Magistrate determines ward distributions based on population density, following State Election Commission rules.
Q229
Which body resolves boundary alignment disputes between two adjacent districts within the same division in Bihar?
Board of Revenue Chairman
Divisional Commissioner
High Court single bench
Surveyor General of India branch
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner investigates and coordinates boundary disputes between adjacent districts within their division before sending it to the state cabinet.
Q230
The financial accounts of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Bihar are audited under the guidelines of which state official framework?
Mukhiya Core Panel
Directorate of Local Fund Audit / CAG
Panchayat Secretary Independent Group
Zila Parishad Finance Monitor
Explanation
Accounts are reviewed by the Local Fund Audit wing under the Finance Department alongside CAG frameworks.