Question 1

Which of the following places in Bihar has the status of a 'Police District' but is not a regular administrative revenue district?

Accepted Answer

Naugachia. Naugachia has the status of a separate Police District for better law enforcement administration. However, administratively, it remains a sub-division within the Bhagalpur district. Bagaha is another such example in Bihar.

Question 2

Who serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad in the district administration structure?

Accepted Answer

Deputy Development Commissioner. The Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Parishad. This officer is responsible for coordinating developmental activities in the district. They generally belong to the IAS or Senior State Civil Service cadre.

Question 3

In the revenue administration of Bihar, who is the highest-ranking official at the 'Anchal' (Circle) level?

Accepted Answer

Circle Officer. The Circle Officer (CO) is the highest authority for land revenue administration at the Anchal level. They are responsible for land records, mutation, and issuing various certificates. The Block Development Officer (BDO) handles development works, which is a separate domain.

Question 4

The separation of the Executive from the Judiciary at the district level was implemented to fulfill the mandate of which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 50. Article 50 of the Directive Principles of State Policy mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive. In district administration, this means the District Magistrate does not try criminal court cases. Judicial Magistrates report to the High Court, not the DM.

Question 5

Who heads a 'Police Range' in the administrative hierarchy of the Bihar Police?

Accepted Answer

Deputy Inspector General (DIG). A Police Range is headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). A range typically comprises a group of districts. Above the Range is the Zone, which is headed by an Inspector General (IG).

Administration — Set 1