Polity Topics
Undergraduate level — Polity
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Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament & Legislature
Local Self Government
Bihar Governance
quiz Questions
Q81
Who is the top-ranking civil servant in the state secretariat of Bihar?
Principal Secretary to CM
Chief Secretary
Home Secretary
Divisional Commissioner
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the state secretariat and the chief advisor to the Chief Minister.
Q82
How many times has President's Rule (Article 356) been imposed in Bihar so far?
5 times
6 times
8 times
10 times
Explanation
President's Rule has been imposed 8 times in Bihar, with the first instance occurring in 1968 and the last in 2005.
Q83
Who was the Governor of Bihar when President's Rule was imposed in the state for the first time in 1968?
M. A. Aney
Nityanand Kanungo
Devkant Baruah
R. D. Bhandare
Explanation
Nityanand Kanungo was the Governor of Bihar when the state first went under President's Rule in June 1968.
Q84
Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Bihar?
Meira Kumar
Rabri Devi
Ram Dulari Sinha
Tarkeshwari Sinha
Explanation
Rabri Devi became the first woman Chief Minister of Bihar, first taking office in July 1997.
Q85
Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifies that there shall be a Legislative Assembly for Bihar?
Article 165
Article 168
Article 170
Article 174
Explanation
Article 168 provides for a legislature in states, mentioning states that have bicameral systems like Bihar.
Q86
Who advises the Government of Bihar on legal matters at the state level?
Attorney General of India
Advocate General
Solicitor General
Law Secretary
Explanation
Article 165 mandates the appointment of an Advocate General for the State to give legal advice to the state government.
Q87
Where is the main seat of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority located?
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Gaya
Bhagalpur
Explanation
The Bihar State Legal Services Authority is headquartered in Patna, aligning with the seat of the High Court.
Q88
Which committee recommended the implementation of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system that Bihar follows?
Ashok Mehta Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
L. M. Singhvi Committee
Sarkaria Commission
Explanation
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system across India.
Q89
What is the total number of Sub-divisions (Anuchal/Anumandal) in Bihar?
95
101
105
111
Explanation
Bihar contains a total of 101 administrative Sub-divisions within its 38 districts.
Q90
Under which schedule of the Constitution of India are the powers and functions of Panchayats listed?
Tenth Schedule
Eleventh Schedule
Twelfth Schedule
Ninth Schedule
Explanation
The 11th Schedule, added by the 73rd Amendment, lists 29 subjects over which Panchayats have administrative jurisdiction.