BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 48
What is the contribution of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bihar?
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Answer: (A) 19%
Explanation
Recent Bihar Economic Surveys put agriculture and allied sectors at roughly 19% of GSVA. BPSC dropped this question from the final key because it named no year.
- (A) Correct
Correct: agriculture and allied activities form about 19% of Bihar's GSVA.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: slightly lower than the estimate.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: too high for recent years.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: an older figure; recent estimates are near 19%.