State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · வினா 122

What is the (approximate) current population of Gaya city in Bihar, as per the options given?

  1. 5,98,000
  2. 3,20,000
  3. 7,80,000
  4. 2,34,000
விடையைக் காட்டு & விளக்கம்

விடை: (A) 5,98,000

விளக்கம்

The question says 'district', but Gaya district had ~43.9 lakh people (2011); the options only fit Gaya city, whose projected population is close to 6 lakh.

  • (A) சரி

    Correct: Gaya city had ~4.7 lakh people in 2011, projected near 6 lakh now; the closest option.

  • (B) தவறு

    Wrong: below even the 2011 figure.

  • (C) தவறு

    Wrong: higher than projections for the city.

  • (D) தவறு

    Wrong: far too low.