State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 48

What is the contribution of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bihar?

  1. 19%
  2. 17%
  3. 33%
  4. 26%
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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%.