The Bihar Legislative Assembly first came into being in

1937
1940
1948
1912

The correct answer is: A. 1937.

The Bihar Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Bihar. It was first constituted in 1937, after the Government of India Act 1935 granted provincial autonomy to British India. The Assembly has 243 members, who are elected from single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting. The current Speaker of the Assembly is Vijay Kumar Sinha.

The Assembly meets in the Vidhan Sabha Bhavan in Patna, the capital of Bihar. The building was designed by the architect E. Vincent Harris and was completed in 1933. The Assembly has a number of committees, including the Public Accounts Committee, the Estimates Committee, and the Privileges Committee. The Assembly also has a number of standing committees, which deal with specific areas of government policy.

The Bihar Legislative Assembly is an important part of the state government of Bihar. It is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the functioning of the state government. The Assembly also plays a role in the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: 1937. The Bihar Legislative Assembly was first constituted in 1937, after the Government of India Act 1935 granted provincial autonomy to British India.
  • Option B: 1940. The Bihar Legislative Assembly was not constituted in 1940.
  • Option C: 1948. The Bihar Legislative Assembly was not constituted in 1948.
  • Option D: 1912. The Bihar Legislative Assembly was not constituted in 1912.