Q. Who became Chief Minister of Bihar in March 1939?
a) Anugraha Narain Singh
b) Rajendra Prasad
c) Shri Krishna Singh
d) None of the above
Correct Answer: c) Shri Krishna Singh
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: c) Shri Krishna Singh
Explanation:
After the 1937 provincial elections under the Government of India Act, 1935, the Indian National Congress formed the government in Bihar with Shri Krishna Singh (Sri Babu) as the first Premier/Chief Minister from July 1937. He continued in office until the Congress ministries resigned in October 1939. Therefore, in March 1939 the Chief Minister was Shri Krishna Singh. Anugraha Narain Singh was his deputy and finance minister, and Rajendra Prasad never served as Biharβs Chief Minister.