Political Scenario (Bihar)

Total Questions: 40

1. The first Indian Ministry in Bihar in 1937 came into existence under whose leadership? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Md. Yunus
Solution:
  • The first Indian Ministry in Bihar in 1937 came into existence under leadership of Md. Yunus. Mohammad Yunus was the first Prime Minister of Bihar in British India.

2. The elected Government of Bihar resigned in February 1938 for which reason? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) For the release of political prisoners
Solution:
  • As per the Government of India act 1935, Provincial legislative assembly elections result were declared in February 1937. In July 1937, Congress formed government in six provinces. These provinces were – Madras, Bombay, Central Province, Odisha, Bihar and United Province. The elected government of Bihar resigned in February 1938 for release of political prisoners, which was one of the main objectives of Congress during election.

3. Who is considered as the creator of Modern Bihar? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Sachchidananda Sinha
Solution:
  • Sachchidananda Sinha is considered to be the creator of Modern Bihar. He was a famous advocate and an active member of the Indian National Congress. He participated in the Home Rule League Movement. He was also a leading journalist and an educationist. He was the first president of the constituent assembly(Interim).

4. When was the Lok Sabha Election 2004 cancelled and re-voting done at chhapara constituency in Bihar? [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) 10 May and 31 May
Solution:
  • On 10 May, 2004 the Election commission countermanded the elections held in Chhapra following the allegation of rigging. Re-poll was done on 31 May, 2004.

5. When did the Election Commission of India issue a Press Note for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2020? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) 25th September, 2020
Solution:
  • On 25th September, 2020, the Election commission of India issue a press note for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2020. The election conducted in three phases.

6. Which National Political Party got maximum seats in the last legislative elections of Bihar? [U.P P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) BJP
Solution:In the Bihar Assembly election held in February, 2000, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) secured 124 seats. However, since RJD is not a national political party; Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) which secured 67 seats was considered the National Political Party with maximum seats in Bihar Assembly election.

7. The final phase of elections in February, 2005 in Bihar was for - [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (a) 93 seats
Solution:Bihar Legislative Assembly Election, 2005 for 243 legislative assembly constituencies was held in 3 phases on 3rd, 15th and 23rd February. In the first, second and third phase elections were held for 64, 86 and 93 constituencies respectively.

Bihar Legislative Assembly election 2020 for 243 legislative assembly constituencies were conducted in three e-phases.

8. Which party-wise performance is correct for Bihar Assembly Elections, 2010 in comparison to the elections of 2005? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

OptionJDUBJPRJDLJPCONGOTHERS
(a)+40+25-30-10-7-19
(b)+30+22-20-5-3-11
(c)+27+36-32-7-5-19
(d)+17+46-15-10-10-10
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:Option (c) was correct in question time. The list also shows the number of seats won by each Political Party in assembly election 2020 -
PartiesWon Seats
JDU44
BJP75
RJD75
LJP01
Congress19
CPI (ML)12
Hindustani Awam4
Morcha (Secular)

9. Bihar Politician Late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was for the first time elected to which Lok Sabha? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Eleventh Lok Sabha
Solution:Bihar Politician Late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was for the first time elected from Vaishali in 11th Lok Sabha.

10. At the end of 1995, the number of districts in Bihar was- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (a) 55
Solution:By the end of the year 1995, the total number of districts in Bihar was 55. With the formation of Jharkhand (18 districts) on 15 November, 2000, only 37 districts were left in Bihar. After the creation of Arwal district, earlier a part of Jehanabad district, the number of districts in Bihar is 38.