West Bengal - Study Mode

[#441] Name the longest serving Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Correct Answer

(A) Jyoti Basu

Explanation

Solution: Shri Jyoti Basu is the longest serving zchief Minister of West Bengal. He took office on 21st June, 1977 and left office on 5th November, 2000.

[#442] Legislative council of West Bengal was abolished in 1969 due to the West Bengal Legislative Council (Abolition) Act of
Correct Answer

(A) 1969

Explanation

Solution: Legislative council of West Bengal was abolished with effect from 1st August, 1969 due to the West Bengal Legislative Council (Abolition) Act of 1969.

[#443] Legislative Council of Bengal was constituted under which Act?
Correct Answer

(A) Indian Council Act of 1861

Explanation

Solution: Legislative Council of Bengal was estabhlished on 18th January, 1862 under the Indian Councils Act of 1861.

[#444] In reality, the Governor has no power. But according to the Constitution, under special circumstances the Governor may act without the advice of the council of Ministers. This power of the Governor is known as
Correct Answer

(A) Dicretionary power

Explanation

Solution: In reality, the Governor has no power. But according to the Constitution, under special circumstances the Governor may act without the advice of the council of Ministers. This power of the Governor is known as Discretionary power.

[#445] How many constituencies are nominated from the Anglo-Indian Community in Legislative Assembly of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) 1

Explanation

Solution: West Bengal Vidhan Sabha comprises 295 members of Legislative Assembly. It includes 294 members directly elected from single-seat constituencies and one nominated from the Anglo-Indian community.