Question 1

What is the nature of the Bihar State Legislature?

Accepted Answer

Bicameral. The Bihar State Legislature is bicameral in nature. It consists of two houses: the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Bihar is one of the few states in India to have two houses.

Question 2

What is the total number of elected seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)?

Accepted Answer

243. The Bihar Legislative Assembly has 243 elected seats. Members are directly elected by the people from single-member constituencies. The party or coalition with the majority of these seats forms the government.

Question 3

What is the total sanctioned strength of the Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?

Accepted Answer

75. The sanctioned strength of the Bihar Legislative Council is 75 members. It is the upper house of the state legislature and acts as a revising chamber. Members are elected indirectly or nominated by the Governor.

Question 4

How many seats are allocated to Bihar in the Lok Sabha?

Accepted Answer

40. Bihar is allocated 40 seats in the Lok Sabha. This number is based on the population of the state. It represents a significant portion of the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Question 5

How many seats does Bihar have in the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

16. Bihar has 16 seats in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. Members are elected by the elected members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. They serve a term of six years.

State Government — Set 1