Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q61
How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in Bihar?
38
40
42
54
Explanation
Bihar contributes 40 members to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament).
Q62
How many seats are allocated to Bihar in the Rajya Sabha?
14
16
18
22
Explanation
Bihar is allocated 16 seats in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
Q63
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha?
35
38
40
42
Explanation
Out of 243 seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, 38 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes.
Q64
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha?
2
4
6
0
Explanation
There are 2 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Katoria and Manihari constituencies).
Q65
Who is the real executive head of the state government in Bihar?
Governor
Chief Minister
Chief Secretary
Speaker
Explanation
While the Governor is the nominal or constitutional head, the Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state government.
Q66
In which year was the Patna High Court established?
1912
1916
1920
1935
Explanation
The Patna High Court was formally established on February 3, 1916, under the Letters Patent issued by King George V.
Q67
Who appoints the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?
Governor of Bihar
Chief Minister of Bihar
President of India
Chief Justice of India directly
Explanation
The Chief Justice of a State High Court is appointed by the President of India after consulting the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of that State.
Q68
Who was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?
Sir Syed Fazl Ali
Pandit Lakshmi Kant Jha
Satish Chandra Mishra
Bimal Prasad Sinha
Explanation
Sir Syed Fazl Ali was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, appointed in 1943.
Q69
What is the retirement age for a judge of the Patna High Court?
60 years
62 years
65 years
68 years
Explanation
Judges of State High Courts hold office until they reach the age of 62 years.
Q70
How many administrative divisions (Mandals) are there in Bihar?
7
9
11
12
Explanation
Bihar is divided into 9 administrative divisions: Patna, Saran, Tirhut, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Kosi, Magadh, and Munger.