Bihar Polity and Administration

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Bihar was divided to create Jharkhand on 15th November, 2000. The southern part of Bihar comprising 18 districts was separated to form the new state of Jharkhand. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

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The current officials of Bihar are: Governor - Shri Phagu Chauhan, Chief Justice - Shri Sanjay Karol, Chief Minister - Shri Nitish Kumar, and Chief Electoral Officer - Shri M.R. Srinivas. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

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The first meeting of the Bihar Legislative Council was held on 20 January 1913 at Bankipur. It was established under the Indian Councils Act of 1861 and amended by the Government of India Act 1909. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

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In 2006, women in Bihar Panchayat bodies were provided 50% reservation under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006. The reservation applies at all levels of the Panchayat. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

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The first Governor of Bihar after independence was Jairam Das Daulat Ram. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and served as the Governor from August 1947 to 11 January 1948. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

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The first Chief Minister of Bihar was Shri Krishna Singh. He led the first Congress cabinet formed in Bihar on 1 April 1937 under the leadership of Dr. Shrikrishna Singh. [56-59th BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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The current Governor of Bihar is Phagu Chauhan. Lalji Tandon was the 28th Governor, and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is the 30th Governor. [Bihar Police (Forest Guard) Exam-16.06.2019]

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As of 2022, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister is Tejashwi Yadav. Nitish Kumar of Janata Dal (United) serves as the Chief Minister. The position changed during the power transition on 10 August 2022. [Bihar SI Exam-12.07.2017]

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Bihar became a separate province in 1936 under the Government of India Act, 1935. The Chief Minister of Bihar is appointed by the Governor under Article 164(1) of the Constitution. [Bihar SI Exam-12.07.2017]

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Shyamandan Prasad Mishra was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India representing Bihar. Other prominent members included A.N. Sinha, Rajendra Prasad, and Jagjivan Ram. [56-59th BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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Bihar elects 40 members to the Lok Sabha. After the separation of Jharkhand, Bihar currently has 40 Lok Sabha seats. [63rd BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Chhath Puja is the most important regional festival of Bihar. It is celebrated on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month. [63rd BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Under the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, the term of a Gram Panchayat is fixed at five years and is calculated from the date of the first meeting of the Panchayat. [63rd BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Nityanand Rai, elected MP from Ujiarpur, Bihar, is the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

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T.M. Krishna, a famous Carnatic music composer and philanthropist, won the 30th Indira Gandhi Award for the year 2015-16. The award is given to promote unity and harmony in India. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

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Ram Vilas Paswan started his political journey with the United Socialist Party. Later, he became the president of the Lok Janshakti Party and worked with six Prime Ministers. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

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Bihar has never been granted Special Category Status by the Central Government. This status is provided to backward states, mainly in Himalayan and hill regions, for additional resources and development support. [66th BPSC (Pre) 2020]

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As per Section 3 of the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006, the Gram Sabha must meet at least once every three months. The Gram Sabha is the general assembly of all adult members of the village, and it ensures transparency and public participation in local governance. Regular meetings are necessary for reviewing development programs, discussing issues of public interest, and holding local officials accountable. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was born on December 3, 1884, in the village of Ziradei, Bihar. He was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and the only President to serve two terms. His leadership was instrumental in shaping the early years of the Indian Republic. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]

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Under the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006, the head of a Panchayat, if they wish to resign, must submit a self-signed resignation application to the District Panchayati Raj Officer. This officer is responsible for overseeing local governance and ensures proper documentation and legal compliance of resignations. Anna Hazare, an Indian social activist, is a well-known example of a village head figure engaging with local governance processes. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]

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According to the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006, the Gram Sabha can constitute one or more Monitoring Committees to oversee its activities. The members of such committees are required to be persons who hold office in the Gram Panchayat. This ensures that the monitoring committees are actively involved in governance and have proper authority to manage and supervise local development schemes. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]

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The state governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh have increased women reservation in local bodies to 50%. This policy is aimed at enhancing gender equality and ensuring women's active participation in local governance. It follows the constitutional provisions and reforms in Panchayati Raj to strengthen grassroots democracy. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]