Bihar Special GK · Chapter 5 of 16
Agriculture and Irrigation: BPSC Prelims PYQs
39 previous-year questions on Agriculture and Irrigation, asked 1995–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Which districts in Bihar will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?
- APatna, Nalanda, Gaya, Siwan
- BDarbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai
- CAraria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar
- DMore than one of the above
In which agro-climatic region of Bihar are the maximum number of districts located?
- ANorth-East
- BNorth-West
- CSouth-East
- DSouth-West
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the percentage of population employed in agriculture in the state of Bihar in 2017-18?
- A65
- B67
- C68
- D70
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Bihar produces 71 percent of India's annual production of which of these
- APineapple
- BOrange
- CLychee
- DMango
In which district of Bihar, Litchi production is maximum?
- ASiwan
- BSonpur
- CMuzaffarpur
- DChhapra
Litchi production in Bihar is
- A60% of India's production
- B50% of India's production
- C74% of India's production
- D80% of India's production
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is –
- ALowest
- BSecond lowest
- CHighest
- DSecond highest
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What percent of cultivable land in Bihar is irrigated?
- AMore than 50%
- B40% to 50%
- C30% to 40%
- DLess than 30%
The percentage of net cultivated area out of total area in Bihar is –
- A60
- B40
- C80
- D70
In which district of Bihar, maize production is maximum?
- AMuzaffarpur
- BEast Champaran
- CSiwan
- DSaran
In which district of Bihar, wheat crop production is maximum?
- AJehanabad
- BBhojpur
- CRohtas
- DPatna
The leading sugarcane producer district of Bihar is –
- AWest Champaran
- BSitamarhi
- CGopalganj
- DEast Champaran
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Leading fish producer districts of Bihar are:
- AMadhubani and East Champaran
- BMadhubani and Darbhanga
- CEast Champaran and Darbhanga
- DEast Champaran and Muzaffarpur
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The total production of coarse cereals in Bihar (in lakh tonnes) in 2017-18 and its growth rate between 2013-14 and 2017-18 were, respectively-
- A2.15; 5%
- B4.0; 6%
- C3.15; 6%
- D5.15; 4%
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Coarse grains are called miracle grains and crops of the future. Why?
- ADrought tolerant crops
- BRequires some external factor
- CNutritionally equivalent to rice and wheat
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
In which district of Bihar is the highest production of Makhana?
- AVaishali
- BMuzaffarpur
- CPatna
- DMadhubani
The district with the highest jute production in Bihar is -
- ASiwan
- BGaya
- CVaishali
- DPurnia
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The 'Organic Corridor' plan of Bihar Government shall promote organic farming along/in
- AGanga River
- BNational Highways
- CTarai Belt
- DUrban Centres
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
In terms of production in Bihar, the second crop after rice is -
- AWheat
- BCorn
- CChickpea
- DPotato
The principal foodgrain crops of Bihar are-
- Arice, wheat and maize
- Bsugarcane, tea and barley
- Cgroundnut, coffee and wheat
- DNone of these
What form of agriculture is in Bihar?
- 1. Subsistence
- 2. Commercial
- 3. Export-intensive
- 4. Self-reliant
Select your answer of the following codes–
- AOnly 1
- B2 and 3
- COnly 2
- DOnly 4
The area under agriculture in Bihar is –
- A95 lakh hectare
- B85 lakh hectare
- C89 lakh hectare
- D89.9 lakh hectare
What is the crop density in Bihar?
- A108%
- B118%
- C128%
- D138%
In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first time in which of the following places?
- ASupaul
- BThakurganj
- CBahadurganj
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
The largest canal irrigated area of Bihar lies in the district of –
- AWest Champaran
- BAurangabad
- CRohtas
- DBhojpur
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which food industry dominates among the agro-based industries in Bihar?
- ASugarcane industry
- BCereal-based industry
- CPulses industry
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
At present, what is the main source of wealth of Bihar?
- AIndustry
- BAgriculture
- CNatural resources
- DMineral wealth
Which one of the following cereals has the highest per hectare yield in Bihar?
- ARice
- BWheat
- CMaize
- DBarley
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the main crop of the Chotanagpur Plateau?
- (i) Rice
- (ii) Maize
- (iii) Pulses
- (iv) Wheat
Choose your answer from the following codes-
- AOnly (i) is correct
- B(i) and (iii) are correct
- C(ii) and (iv) are correct
- D(ii) and (iii) are correct
Which is the main cash crop of the state of Bihar?
- ATea
- BRubber
- CSugarcane
- DCoconut and coffee
The top ranking pulses in terms of acreage in Bihar are –
- AMasoor and gram
- BMoong and gram
- CMoong and Masoor
- DMasoor and Khesari
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the position of Bihar in terms of jute production among the states of India?
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFourth
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which one of the following statements about irrigation in Bihar is not correct?
- AOf the total sown area in Bihar nearly 30 percent is irrigated
- BOf the total irrigated area in Bihar nearly 30 percent is irrigated by canals and 39 percent by tubewells
- CThe maximum area irrigated by canals is found in Bhojpur, Aurangabad, West Champaran, Rohtas and Munger districts
- DThe maximum area irrigated by tube wells is found in Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj and Khagaria districts
Joint irrigation project of the States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is –
- ADamodar Valley Project
- BKosi Project
- CSon Barrage Project
- DGandak Project
From which of the following canal systems is irrigation done in the area of Bihar?
- AUpper Ganga Canal
- BTriveni Canal
- CSharda Canal
- DEastern Yamuna Canal
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the ultimate irrigation capacity of Bihar?
- A89.20 lakh hectares
- B90.30 lakh hectares
- C91.64 lakh hectares
- D92.11 lakh hectares
The traditional water conservation irrigation method prevalent in South Bihar is called -
- AAhar-Pyne
- BCanal-Pyne
- CIrrigation-Pyne
- DKhadin-Pyne
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
After independence the irrigated area in Bihar enlarged approximately-
- ATwo times
- BFour times
- CFive times
- DTen times
What type of banks are proposed to be set up in Bihar for agriculture and rural development?
- AKrishi Vigyan Bank
- BKrishi Yantra Bank
- CKrishi Vikas Bank
- DKrishi Utthan Bank
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
All 16 chapters of Bihar Special GK
- Historical Scenario175 questions · 1991–2025
- Political Scenario43 questions · 1994–2025
- Geographical Scenario46 questions · 1992–2025
- Economic Scenario58 questions · 1997–2025
- Agriculture and Irrigation39 questions · 1995–2025
- Mineral Resource19 questions · 1995–2025
- Population & Urbanisation49 questions · 1992–2025
- Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries10 questions · 2000–2025
- Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls33 questions · 1995–2025
- Art and Culture15 questions · 1995–2024
- Transportation System12 questions · 1999–2018
- Books and Authors14 questions · 2001–2025
- Industries and Factories19 questions · 1994–2024
- Energy Resources8 questions · 1999–2024
- Current Events : Bihar40 questions · 1992–2025
- Miscellaneous23 questions · 1996–2025