Political Scenario (Bihar)

21. How many members of parliament from Bihar is included in central council of ministers? [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) 5

Solution:When this question was asked, 5 ministers in the Union Cabinet hailed from Bihar.

22. Ram Vilas Paswan started his political career from which Political party? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Samyukta Socialist Party

Solution:Ram Vilas Paswan was an Indian Politician from Bihar and Cabinet Minister of consumer affairs, food and Public Distribution in the first and second Narendra Modi Ministries. He started his political career as member of Samyukta Socialist Party and was elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1969.

23. Identify the number of wards in the Patna Municipal Corporation- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) 57
(b) 67
(c) 64
(d) 59

Correct Answer: (a) 57

Solution:In context to the time of this question, there were 57 wards in undivided Patna municipality. Out of the total number of wards, 5 are reserved for scheduled caste. 19 wards are reserved for women 2 seats for Scheduled caste from reserved wards and the rest 17 are reserved for women from unreserved (52) wards. Presently the Patna Municipal Corporation is divided into 75 wards, which is managed through 6 circles.

24. In which year was 50% reservation to women in Panchayat bodies provided in Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) 2006

Solution:Explanation In the year 2006, Bihar government provided 50% reservation to women in Panchayat bodies through Bihar Panchayat Raj Act (BPRA), 2006.

25. Total number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar is: [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997, 40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

(a) 50
(b) 52
(c) 54
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) 54

Solution:In United Bihar, there were 54 Lok Sabha constituencies. After the formation of Jharkhand on 15 November, 2000 there are 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar. Before 15 November, 2000 Lok Sabha - 54 seats, Rajya Sabha — 22 seats After 15 November, 2000 Lok Sabha — 40 seats, Rajya Sabha — 16 seats The remaining seats have been transferred to Jharkhand state.

26. How many members in Lok Sabha are elected from Bihar? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 20
(b) 30
(c) 35
(d) 40

Correct Answer: (d) 40

Solution:In United Bihar, there were 54 Lok Sabha constituencies. After the formation of Jharkhand on 15 November, 2000 there are 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar. Before 15 November, 2000 Lok Sabha - 54 seats, Rajya Sabha — 22 seats After 15 November, 2000 Lok Sabha — 40 seats, Rajya Sabha — 16 seats The remaining seats have been transferred to Jharkhand state.

27. In which year was the first sitting of the Bihar Legislative Council convened? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) 1913

Solution:The Bihar Legislative Council was formed in 1912. A new Province of Bihar and Odisha was created by the government of India on 12 December 1911. In 1920 Bihar and Odisha were declared governor provinces, as per the Government of India Act 1919. The Bihar Legislative Council with a total of 43 members belonging to different categories was formed in 1912. The first sitting of the Council was convened on 20 January 1913 at Bankipore (Patna).

28. Which city of Bihar became the capital of the Jharkhand state? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Buxer
(b) Dhanbad
(c) Ranchi
(d) Hazaribagh

Correct Answer: (c) Ranchi

Solution:On 15 November, 2000 Jharkhand was formed as the 23" State of India bifurcating Bihar. Ranchi was chosen as it’s capital. Ranchi used to be the summer capital of Bihar during British period.

29. In which year was Bihar divided to create Jharkhand? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) 2000

Solution:In the year 2000, Bihar was divided to create Jharkhand. Jharkhand ("The land of forest") is a state in eastern India, created on 15 November 2000, from what was previously the southern half of Bihar. The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south and West Bengal to the east. It has an area of 79,710 km2 (30,778 sq mi). It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population.

30. Which new state was recently carved out of Bihar? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Vananchal
(b) Vidharbha
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: (c) Jharkhand

Solution:In the year 2000, Bihar was divided to create Jharkhand. Jharkhand ("The land of forest") is a state in eastern India, created on 15 November 2000, from what was previously the southern half of Bihar. The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south and West Bengal to the east. It has an area of 79,710 km2 (30,778 sq mi). It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population.