State Government — Set 5
Bihar GK · राज्य सरकार · Questions 41–50 of 50
Article 164 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of whom?
Correct Answer: A. Chief Minister & Ministers
Article 164 deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers. It states the CM is appointed by the Governor. It also establishes the collective responsibility of the Council to the Assembly.
Who appoints the District Judges in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Governor
District Judges are appointed by the Governor. This is done in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in the state. Article 233 of the Constitution governs this process.
Who is the elected head of a Gram Panchayat in Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Mukhiya
The elected executive head of a Gram Panchayat in Bihar is the Mukhiya. They are directly elected by the voters of the Panchayat area. The Sarpanch in Bihar typically heads the Gram Katchahry (judicial wing).
What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar called?
Correct Answer: D. Panchayat Samiti
The intermediate tier at the block level is called the Panchayat Samiti. It serves as a link between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad. The Block Development Officer usually acts as its executive officer.
What is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Zila Parishad
The Zila Parishad is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system, operating at the district level. It supervises and coordinates the work of the lower tiers. Members are elected from the district constituencies.
Which Article grants powers, privileges, and immunities to the Bihar Legislature and its members?
Correct Answer: B. Article 194
Article 194 deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of State Legislatures and their members. This includes freedom of speech within the legislature. It protects members from legal action for anything said in the House.
Who was the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Mahamaya Prasad Sinha
Mahamaya Prasad Sinha was the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Bihar. He led the United Front government formed in 1967. This event marked a major turning point in Bihar's political history.
What is the first official language of the state of Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Hindi
Hindi is the first official language of the state of Bihar. It is used for all official purposes and government correspondence. The Bihar Official Language Act, 1950, established its status.
What is the second official language of Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Urdu
Urdu is the second official language of Bihar. It was granted this status in 1981 to recognize the significant Urdu-speaking population. Government notifications are often published in both Hindi and Urdu.
Who is the administrative head of the State Secretariat in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the State Secretariat. They are the senior-most civil servant in the state government. They act as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister and the Cabinet.