State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 133

According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, what is the current level of urbanisation in the state?

  1. 22.4%
  2. 15.3%
  3. 18.6%
  4. 11.6%
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) 15.3%

Explanation

Bihar's urbanisation rose from 11.3% (Census 2011) to about 15.3% as new urban local bodies were created.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: too high.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: the Survey put urbanisation at 15.3% after notifying new urban bodies.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the Survey figure.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: close to the 2011 Census figure (11.3%).

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.