Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q71
What is the total number of districts in Bihar?
35
37
38
40
Explanation
There are currently 38 administrative districts in Bihar, with Arwal being the 38th district.
Q72
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions in Bihar?
Election Commission of India
State Election Commission
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
District Magistrate
Explanation
The State Election Commission of Bihar conducts elections for local bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities, independent of the ECI.
Q73
Bihar was the first Indian state to reserve what percentage of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?
33%
40%
50%
45%
Explanation
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Bihar became the first state to provide 50% reservation for women in all tiers of Panchayats.
Q74
Which tier of the Panchayati Raj system operates at the block level in Bihar?
Gram Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti
Zila Parishad
Nyaya Panchayat
Explanation
The three tiers are Gram Panchayat (village), Panchayat Samiti (block), and Zila Parishad (district).
Q75
Who is the executive head of a Zila Parishad in Bihar's Panchayati Raj administrative framework?
Zila Parishad Chairman
District Magistrate / Collector
Chief Executive Officer
Block Development Officer
Explanation
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad, who is typically an IAS officer or senior state official, manages its executive functions.
Q76
Which official serves as the secretary of the Gram Panchayat in Bihar?
Mukhiya
Sarpanch
Panchayat Secretary
Block Development Officer
Explanation
The Panchayat Secretary (Panchayat Sevak) is a government-appointed official who handles the administrative and record-keeping duties of a Gram Panchayat.
Q77
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act 2006, what is the minimum population typically required to constitute a Gram Panchayat?
3,000
5,000
7,000
10,000
Explanation
A Gram Panchayat is generally constituted for a village or group of villages having a population of approximately 7,000 inhabitants.
Q78
Who heads the judicial wing (Gram Katchahry) of the village local self-government in Bihar?
Mukhiya
Sarpanch
Panch
Panchayat Secretary
Explanation
The Sarpanch is the elected head of the Gram Katchahry, which acts as a local village court to resolve minor civil and criminal disputes.
Q79
What is the term duration of urban local bodies (Municipalities) in Bihar from their first meeting?
3 years
5 years
6 years
4 years
Explanation
In line with the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, municipalities in Bihar hold a term of 5 years.
Q80
Which administrative officer heads the execution of state policies at the Block (Anchal) level in Bihar?
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
Block Development Officer (BDO)
Circle Officer (CO)
District Magistrate
Explanation
The Block Development Officer (BDO) is the key executive authority responsible for rural development schemes at the block level.