State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 58

According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, choose the INCORRECT statement:

  1. The secondary sector in Bihar grew at 4.8%
  2. The tertiary sector grew at the highest rate of 8.5%
  3. The primary sector grew at 2.8%
  4. The primary sector grew at 2.3%
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) The primary sector grew at 2.8%

Explanation

Bihar ES 2021-22 reported growth of 2.3% (primary), 4.8% (secondary) and 8.5% (tertiary).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: consistent with the Survey.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: consistent with the Survey.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: incorrect: the primary sector grew at 2.3%.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: this is the correct figure.

  • (E) Incorrect

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