Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Fundamental Rights
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Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q231
Who was the leader of the house in the first Bihar Legislative Assembly formed under the Constitution of India?
Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha
Bindeshwari Prasad Verma
Karpuri Thakur
Explanation
Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha, as the Chief Minister, served as the Leader of the House in the newly elected assembly.
Q232
Which assembly constituency in Bihar historically recorded the first automated electronic voting machine (EVM) trial usage?
Patna Sahib
Select constituencies in phased rollouts
Hajipur Centre
Nalanda Proper
Explanation
EVMs saw early trial rollouts in select segments of Bihar during specific by-elections and general elections in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Q233
Which tier of the court structure stands directly below the High Court in the judicial administration of Bihar?
Munsif Court
District and Sessions Judge Court
Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Court
Gram Katchahry
Explanation
The District and Sessions Judges Courts operate directly below the High Court at the district level.
Q234
Who is the primary authority to declare an urban area as a 'Notified Area' if it does not fulfill all conditions of a municipality in Bihar?
Municipal Commissioner
State Government via gazette notification
District Magistrate independently
Governor Advisory Wing
Explanation
The State Government's Urban Development Department carries the executive authority to issue notifications for local governance setups.
Q235
What is the maximum timeline within which a vacancy in the Bihar Legislative Assembly must be filled through a by-election?
3 months
6 months
9 months
1 year
Explanation
Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951 mandates filling a vacancy within six months, provided the remainder of the term is one year or more.
Q236
Which state level department manages prisons, correctional homes, and juvenile remand setups in Bihar?
Social Welfare Department
Home Department
Law and Justice Secretariat
Human Rights Commission Panel
Explanation
The Home Department (Prisons wing) oversees jails, correctional facilities, and related administrative enforcement rules.
Q237
Who is the administrative head of the state department handling minor water resources and tube-well installations in Bihar?
Chief Engineer
Principal Secretary / Secretary
Minor Irrigation Director
Engineer-in-Chief
Explanation
The Secretary or Principal Secretary of the Minor Water Resources Department acts as its executive civil service head.
Q238
Under the rules of business of the Bihar Government, who resolves a conflict of jurisdiction or opinion between two separate departments?
Governor
Chief Secretary / Chief Minister
Advocate General
Finance Department Head
Explanation
Inter-departmental disputes are referred to the Chief Secretary, and if unresolved, are placed before the Chief Minister or Cabinet.
Q239
Which state commission reviews and processes representations regarding inclusions or exclusions in the state list of Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) in Bihar?
Mahadalit Commission
State Commission for Backward Classes
Social Justice Advisory Directorate
BPSC caste profiling branch
Explanation
The Bihar State Commission for Backward Classes handles assessments regarding caste inclusions or status tracking.
Q240
Who chairs the District Planning Committee (DPC) which consolidates plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in Bihar?
District Magistrate
Chairperson of District Planning Committee
Divisional Commissioner
Mayor of the main city
Explanation
The Chairperson of the Zila Parishad or a designated minister/official acts as the head of the District Planning Committee.