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Shri Krishna Sinha, the first Chief Minister of Bihar, was popularly known as:
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Answer: Option A — Bihar Kesari
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Shri Krishna Sinha (1887-1961), the first Chief Minister of Bihar, was popularly known as "Bihar Kesari" ("Lion of Bihar") and also as "Shri Babu".
About Shri Krishna Sinha:
- He was born on 21 October 1887 in Maur village, in the then Munger district (now in Sheikhpura district) of Bihar.
- He studied at Patna College and practised law at Munger.
He joined the freedom struggle after meeting Mahatma Gandhi in 1916 and took part in the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha (1930) and the Quit India Movement (1942). He was jailed several times.
He became the Premier (Prime Minister) of Bihar Province in 1937, after the elections under the Government of India Act, 1935. He resigned in 1939 with other Congress ministries over India's involvement in World War II.
He became Premier again in 1946 and, after independence, the first Chief Minister of Bihar, serving until his death on 31 January 1961.
His government was the first in India to abolish the zamindari system (Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950).
He led a group of Dalits into the Baidyanath Dham temple at Deoghar for temple entry.
Industrial projects in Bihar during his time included the Barauni oil refinery and the Barauni fertiliser plant.
His close associate was Anugrah Narayan Sinha ("Bihar Vibhuti"), the first Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Bihar.
Titles of other leaders from Bihar and elsewhere:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad: "Deshratna" ("Jewel of the Nation"); first President of India.
Jayaprakash Narayan: "Lok Nayak"; led the "Total Revolution" movement (1974).
Anugrah Narayan Sinha: "Bihar Vibhuti".
Other "Kesari" titles:
- Lala Lajpat Rai: "Punjab Kesari".
- Tanguturi Prakasam: "Andhra Kesari".
Why not the other options?
"Deshratna" was the title of Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
"Lok Nayak" was the title of Jayaprakash Narayan.
"Bihar Vibhuti" was the title of Anugrah Narayan Sinha.
Quick tip
Remember: Shri Krishna Sinha (first CM of Bihar) = "Bihar Kesari"/"Shri Babu"; Anugrah Narayan Sinha = "Bihar Vibhuti"; Rajendra Prasad = "Deshratna"; Lajpat Rai = "Punjab Kesari".
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