Bihar Special GK · Chapter 4 of 16
Economic Scenario: BPSC Prelims PYQs
58 previous-year questions on Economic Scenario, asked 1997–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Who presented the Bihar Budget 2024-25 in the State Assembly?
- AShri Vijay Sinha
- BShri Nitish Kumar
- CShri Vijay Kumar Choudhary
- DShri Samrat Choudhary
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bihar's economic performance in 2023-24?
- ABihar's per capita GSDP at current prices increased by 12.8% in 2023-24 over the previous year
- BThe estimated share of the tertiary sector in Bihar's GSVA (constant prices) in 2023-24 was 58.6%
- CThe Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) formed 4.6% of GSDP at current prices in 2023-24
- DMore than one of the above
How is the fiscal deficit estimated in Bihar during 2021-22?
- ARs 22,511 crore
- BRs 27,617 crore
- CRs 20,011 crore
- DRs 21,543 crore
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which sector received the highest allocation in the Bihar Budget 2024-25?
- AAgriculture
- BHealth
- CInfrastructure
- DEducation
Taking 2011–12 as the base year, what was Bihar’s per capita Net State Domestic Product at current prices for the financial year 2022–23?
- A₹54,111
- B₹42,083
- C₹61,434
- D₹47,498
The per capita Net State Domestic Product at constant prices for Bihar is less than that of the country. In the year 2018-19, it was
- A75 percent of the national average
- B60 percent of the national average
- C50 percent of the national average
- D33 percent of the national average
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the contribution of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bihar?
- A19%
- B17%
- C33%
- D26%
The 60.2 percent share in GSDP of Bihar in 2019-20 was that of
- AService Sector
- BManufacturing Sector
- CIndustrial Sector
- DAgriculture Sector
The contribution of agricultural and allied sectors to the Gross State Value Added (GSVA) of Bihar state was _____ in the financial year 2017-18.
- A17 percent
- B18 percent
- C19 percent
- D20 percent
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What was the growth rate of the Bihar economy at constant prices in the year 2018-19?
- A13.53%
- B11.53%
- C12.53%
- D10.53%
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The fiscal deficit is expected to be ______ of GSDP of Bihar for the financial year 2022-23.
- A3.18%
- B12.1%
- C3.47%
- D9.89%
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which state has the lowest per capita income in India at the current prices?
- ABihar
- BOdisha
- CRajasthan
- DGujarat
The percentage share of agricultural labour in total workers of Bihar is –
- A40.18 percent
- B48.18 percent
- C29.17 percent
- D46.18 percent
'Bihar Economic Survey', for the first time, was published for the Financial Year
- A2004-05
- B2006-07
- C2008-09
- D2009-10
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
When did Bihar State introduce the Green Budget for the first time?
- AFinancial Year 2020-21
- BFinancial Year 2018-19
- CFinancial Year 2021-22
- DFinancial Year 2019-20
What is the percentage of population in Bihar State employed in the agriculture sector in 2017-18?
- A65
- B67
- C68
- D70
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The growth rate of the tertiary sector in Bihar during the year 2017-18 was :
- A14.2%
- B14.6%
- C15.6%
- D15.2%
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar at current prices in the year 2017-18 was :
- ARs. 4,87,628 crores
- BRs. 3,61,504 crores
- CRs. 1,50,036 crores
- DRs. 5,63,424 crores
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What was the economic growth rate of the State of Bihar during the year 2016-17?
- A6.3 percent
- B7.3 percent
- C8.3 percent
- D9.3 percent
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
In Bihar which sector recorded the highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15?
- AAgriculture
- BBanking
- CRegistered Manufacturing
- DTransport
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The reason for the maximum number of people below the poverty line in the state of Bihar is:
- AFailure of land reforms
- BLack of political will
- CLarger number of working class
- DAll of these
The Planning Commission estimated the following percentage of Below Poverty Line (BPL) for Bihar in 1993-94—
- A55
- B65
- C45
- D35
Bihar Government has introduced the Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) on 1st April, 2019. This system
- AWill make all financial activities in the State online and paperless
- BWill solve the problem of NPA of banks
- CWill ensure effective implementation of State projects
- DWill manage state government finances including local bodies
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The outstanding liability of the State of Bihar is-
- ARs. 37,653 crores
- BRs. 67,653 crores
- CRs. 87,663 crores
- DRs. 90,000 crores
In 2006–07, Bihar’s developmental expenditure as a share of its total expenditure was—
- A60 percent
- B67 percent
- C56 percent
- D54 percent
The per capita Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar at current prices in 2017-18 was Rs. 42242. What is the estimated per capita GSDP at constant prices (base year 2011-12)?
- ARs. 31316
- BRs. 30000
- CRs. 21316
- DRs. 20000
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Choose the correct order of the Bihar State districts in descending order of per capita income.
- ANawada > Kishanganj > East Champaran > Araria > Sheohar
- BSheohar > Araria > East Champaran > Kishanganj > Nawada
- CEast Champaran > Sheohar > Araria > Kishanganj > Nawada
- DAraria > Nawada > East Champaran > Sheohar > Kishanganj
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which district of Bihar in 2018-19, at constant prices (base year 2011-12), is one of the three richest districts (according to per capita income)?
- AMadhepura
- BSupaul
- CBegusarai
- DSheohar
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which district in Bihar is the poorest according to per capita income criteria?
- ABegusarai
- BMadhepura
- CSupaul
- DSheohar
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019-2020, which district has the lowest per capita income?
- ASitamarhi
- BSheohar
- CAraria
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
What is the estimated percentage increase in surplus revenue in Bihar in 2018-19 as compared to 2017-18?
- A40%
- B50%
- C54%
- D44%
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
According to PLFS 2023-24, which of the following statements best describes the nature of employment among women in Bihar?
- AMost women are employed in formal, regular wage jobs
- BThe majority of women are self-employed, often serving as helpers in household enterprises
- CMajority of women were engaged in the secondary sector
- DMore than one of the above
At what percentage has Bihar registered the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate for the year 2020-2022?
- A7% in rural and 9.1% in urban areas
- B4% in rural and 6.5% in urban areas
- C6% in rural and 8.1% in urban areas
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
According to the National Family Health Survey-5 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, there has been a significant improvement in the sex ratio of Bihar. It has increased from_________in 2015-2016 to________in 2020-2022.
- A1030, 1050
- B1062, 1090
- C1040, 1070
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022), what was the rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2020-2021?
- A2.5%
- B3%
- C2%
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Which one of the following is correct for Bihar economy?
- AThe occupational structure of the economy is stagnant from above
- BThe growth rate is one of the lowest in India at 2.5%
- CBihar produces mostly primary goods
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
According to the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations, how much share will Bihar receive in the divisible pool of Central taxes from 2021-26?
- A4.12 percent
- B4.23 percent
- C4.89 percent
- D4.06 percent
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The new ministry proposed in the Bihar Budget for the year 2021-22 focuses on –
- AChild care
- BWomen empowerment
- CInfrastructure development
- DSkill and Entrepreneurship Development
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Choose the incorrect statement as per the Economic Survey of Bihar, 2021-22.
- AThe primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.3 percent
- BThe secondary sector in Bihar had grown at 4.8 percent
- CThe tertiary sector in Bihar had grown at the highest rate of 8.5 percent
- DThe primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.8 percent
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
In the history of Bihar for the first time, the economic survey of the State was presented by –
- ANitish Kumar
- BLalu Prasad
- CSushil Modi
- DNone of them
What percentage of its total expenditure is spent by the Government of Bihar on salary and pension alone?
- A40 percent
- B50 percent
- C60 percent
- D46 percent
In NITI Aayog's Health Index, 2019, Bihar scored what?
- A30.12
- B30.13
- C32.11
- D32.12
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Choose the option which is not part of the 'Saat Nischay Part-2 Scheme' of Bihar.
- AYuva Shakti-Progress of Bihar
- BStrong woman, capable woman
- CIrrigation water to every field
- DAirways to everyone
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which of the following is not included in the Seven Resolves (Saat Nishchay) of Bihar Government?
- AWomen employment
- BClean drinking water
- CSupply of electricity to all households
- DChild welfare
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
How many departments are included under the Human Development Sub-Mission in Bihar?
- A6
- B7
- C8
- D10
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which of the following is a land records officer?
- APatwari
- BLambardar
- CZamindar
- DJaildar
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
At the initial level in Chotanagpur, the economy was based on -
- AOn Agriculture
- BOn Forests
- COn Mines
- DOn Industries
What is the primary objective of Bihar's Mission Daksh?
- ATo increase school enrolment in primary schools in rural areas
- BTo provide vocational training to teachers at senior-secondary level
- CTo offer personalised mentoring for lagging students to reach grade-level competencies
- DMore than one of the above
Bihar Government’s Mission “Daksh” initiative is related to—
- AAcademically weak students
- BEconomically weak students
- COrphan students
- DStudents of backward classes
Which of the following is NOT one of the components under the YUVA framework of the Bihar Startup Policy 2022?
- AVibrancy in the education system
- BRegulatory enablers for support
- CInternational market expansion schemes
- DMore than one of the above
'JEEVIKA' has achieved unprecedented success in promoting social development in Bihar. The estimated number of self-help groups formed till September, 2018 was-
- A7.17 lakh
- B9.01 lakh
- C9.17 lakh
- D8.17 lakh
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
'JEEViKA' is an initiative of Bihar Govt. for:
- AEmployment Generation
- BFinancial Inclusion
- CPoverty Attenuation
- DPublic Distribution
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
'SPUR' project in Bihar relates to :
- AHealth
- BPoverty
- CBanking
- DMunicipal Finances
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Choose the correct statement regarding the 'Vibrant Village Programme'-
- AIt is for the development of road connectivity in Bihar
- BIt is for the state of Maharashtra in India
- CIt was launched in the year 2017
- DThis is for the development of border villages on the northern border
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The Government of Bihar launched a new scheme 'Sustainable Livelihood Scheme' in August, 2018. The objective of this scheme is -
- AProviding unemployment allowance to the youth
- BProviding employment in rural areas through local bodies
- CProviding assets for sustainable income generation to the extremely poor families
- DProviding free training to enhance skills among youth
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
In Bihar, name the scheme which aims at building up infrastructural facilities of a high standard, required for establishment of 'Export-oriented Units' –
- AIntegrated Infrastructural Development (IID)
- BExport Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP)
- CConcept of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
- DSoftware / Hardware Technology Park (STP/HTP)
Which of the following is not true about Bihar's Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana?
- AProposed annual expenditure for the scheme is ₹ 7,221 crore
- BEducation, Health and Social Welfare three departments run the scheme
- CEvery girl child will receive total ₹ 60000 from her birth to graduation level education
- DAt the time of a girl child's birth, her family receives ₹ 2000
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
'Sunandini Programme' is related to the
- AAnganwadi workers
- BAuxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs)
- CPrimary health centre's doctors
- DMembers of Gram Panchayat
- 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