Bihar Special GK PYQ 184 of 603 · Political Scenario

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?

  1. AShri Krishna Sinha
  2. BSatya Pal Malik
  3. CNitish Kumar
  4. DRabri Devi
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Shri Krishna Sinha

Explanation

Shri Krishna Singh, also known as Shri Krishna Sinha, was the first Chief Minister of Bihar. He became the Premier of Bihar in the first Congress ministry formed in 1937. He served as Premier / Chief Minister from 20 July 1937 to 31 October 1939 and again from 02 January 1946 to 31 January 1961.

This explanation is carried over from question 8 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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