When was President's rule imposed in Bihar for the first time?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1968
Explanation:
. The first instance of President's rule in Bihar was on June 29, 1968, following the fall of the coalition government.
. The rule was imposed due to political instability, as no single party or stable coalition could form a government.
. The Governor at the time was Nityanand Kanungo.
. The Chief Minister whose government fell was Bhola Paswan Shastri.
. The President's rule lasted until February 26, 1969.
Information Booster:
. President's Rule in India is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
. It is a provision that enables the central government to take direct control of a state's administration if the constitutional machinery breaks down.
. This move requires the approval of both houses of the Parliament.
. Bihar has been under President's rule a total of 8 times to date.
Additional Knowledge:
1965 (Option b)
. No President's rule was imposed in Bihar in 1965.
1970 (Option c)
. President's rule was imposed in Bihar for the second time in 1969-1970 (specifically from 4 July 1969 to 16 February 1970).
1969 (Option d)
. The first President's rule ended in February 1969. The second one started in July 1969.
. 1969 saw the end of the first and the beginning of the second President's rule in Bihar.