Economic Scenario (Bihar)

Total Questions: 32

11. In the history of Bihar for the first time, the economic survey of the State was presented by: [48ᵗʰ to 52ⁿᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Nitish Kumar
(b) Laloo Prasad
(c) Sushil Modi
(d) None of them

Correct Answer: (c) Sushil Modi

Solution:For the first time in the history of Bihar, the economic survey was presented by the then Deputy Chief Minister and State Finance Minister Sushil Kumar Modi in March, 2007. The new edition of Economic Survey 2023-24 was presented by finance minister of state Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.

12. Which district in Bihar is poorest according to per capita income criteria? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Begusarai
(b) Madhepura
(c) Supaul
(d) Sheohar
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Sheohar

Solution:According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2023-24), three districts with minimum per capita income are respectively Sheohar (18980Rs.), Araria (Rs. 19795) and Sitamarhi (Rs. 21448). Districts with maximum per capita income are Patna (Rs. 114541), Begusarai (Rs. 46991) and Munger (Rs. 44176) respectively.

13. Choose the incorrect statement as per the Economic Survey of Bihar, 2021-22. [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

(a) The primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.3 per cent.
(b) The secondary sector in Bihar had grown at 4.8 per cent.
(c) The tertiary sector in Bihar had grown at the highest rate of 8.5 percent.
(d) The primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.8 per cent.
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) The primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.8 per cent.

Solution:According to Bihar Economic Survey, 2021-22 year 2016-17, the growth rate of the primary sector was 2.3 percent. The medium term growth rate of secondary sector was 4.8 percent and the growth rate of tertiary sector was highest at 8.5 percent. Hence statement (b) is incorrect. According to Bihar Economic Survey 2023-24, for the year 2022-23, the growth rate of the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sector is respectively 6.7 Percent, 6.8 Percent and 13 Percent.

14. The new ministry proposed in the Bihar Budget for the year 2021-22 focuses on: [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

(a) child care
(b) women empowerment
(c) infrastructure development entrepreneurship
(d) skill and development
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) skill and development

Solution:The new ministry proposed in the Bihar Budget for the year 2021-22 focuses on skill and development. In the Budget 2021-22, the Finance minister of Bihar proposed to create a separate department for skill and entrepreneurship.

15. The growth rate of the tertiary sector in Bihar during the year 2017-18 was: [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) 14.2%
(b) 14.6%
(c) 15.6%
(d) 15.2%

Correct Answer: (b) 14.6%

Solution:According to Bihar Economic Survey 2018-19, The primary sector (agriculture and allied activities like forestry, fishery and animal husbandry) recorded growth rate of 1.4%, secondary sector (mining, quarrying, manufacturing and construction) 2.5% and the tertiary sector 14.6% during 2017-18 (as constant price). The tertiary sector includes trade, hotels, restaurants, railways, road, water and air transport, storage communication and broadcasting, financial service and public administration. According to Bihar Economic Survey 2023-24, the sectoral growth rates in Bihar at constant price during 2022-23 (Q) were primary (6.7 percent), secondary (6.8 percent) and tertiary (13 percent).

16. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar at current prices in the year 2017-18 was : [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Rs. 4,87,628 crores
(b) Rs. 3,61,504 crores
(c) Rs. 1,50,306 crores
(d) Rs. 5,63,424 crores
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Rs. 4,87,628 crores

Solution:The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2017-18 was 4,87,628 crore at current prices. At constant (2011-12) prices, the figure stood at Rs. 3,61,504 crore. According to Bihar Economic Survey 2023-24, GSDP of Bihar in 2022-23 (Q) is Rs. 442473 crore (constant price).

17. What was the economic growth rate of the State of Bihar during the year 2016-17 [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

(a) 6.3 percent
(b) 7.3 percent
(c) 8.3 percent
(d) 9.3 percent
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) 8.3 percent

Solution:As per the 12th Economic Survey of Bihar, its GDP growth rate during year 2016-17 was 10.3% which was 7.5% during year 2015-16. According to Bihar Economic Survey 2023-24, Bihar GDP growth rate during year 2022-23 (Q1) is 5.4 percent.

18. Which of the following is not included in Seven Resolves (Saat Nishchay) of Bihar Government? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Women employment
(b) Clean drinking water
(c) Supply of electricity to all households
(d) Child welfare
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Child welfare

Solution:Following are the Seven Resolves (Saat Nishchay) of Bihar Government for a developed Bihar under the programme of good governance 2015-2020 in mission mode:

(i) Aarthis Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal - to enable the youth of Bihar become self-reliant by improving their competency through creating opportunities for education and skill development and better employment.

(ii) Aarakshit Rozgar Mahilaon Ka Adhikar - For women empowerment

(iii) Har ghar Bijli - to ensure the availability of electricity in every rural and urban household in the state of Bihar.

(iv) Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal - to provide clean drinking water to every citizen of Bihar.

(v) Ghar Tak Pakki Gali naaliyan - to provide all weather connectivity road, drainage and by lone in villages.

(vi) Sauchalay Nirman, Ghar Ka Samman - to provide toilet in every house to make Bihar free from open defecation.

(vii) Awsar Badhe, Aage padhein - to facilitating the contribution of youth towards economic and social betterment, through development of higher education and strengthening the supply side of skilled workers in the state.

19. Choose the option which is not part of the 'Saat Nishchay Part-2 Scheme' of Bihar. [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Yuva Shakti-Progress of Bihar
(b) Strong woman, capable woman
(c) Irrigation water to every field
(d) Airways to everyone
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Airways to everyone

Solution:In the Bihar budget estimate, 2022-23 the following are the seven determinations of self reliant Bihar-2 (Financial year 2022-23).

Youth Power-Progress of Bihar
Strong woman, capable woman
Irrigation water to every field 4. Clean village prosperous village
Clean city developed city
Easy connectivity
Additional health facility for all

20. In Bihar which sector recorded the highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 ? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Agriculture
(b) Banking
(c) Registered Manufacturing
(d) Transport
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Registered Manufacturing

Solution:According to Bihar economic survey (2015-16), sector recording highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 are Registered manufacturing (19.31%), Construction (16.58%), Banking and Insurance (17.70%) and Transport/ Communication/Storage (15.08%).

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