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Bihar Economic Survey 2025–26: BPSC Prelims MCQs
127 practice questions on Bihar Economic Survey 2025–26. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Who presented the 20th Economic Survey of Bihar (2025–26) on 2 February 2026?
- ASamrat Choudhary
- BVijay Kumar Chaudhary
- CSushil Kumar Modi
- DBijendra Prasad Yadav
The first Economic Survey of Bihar, for 2006–07, was presented by:
- AAbdul Bari Siddiqui
- BSushil Kumar Modi
- CNitish Kumar
- DVijay Kumar Chaudhary
According to the report of the National Commission on Population (2024), what is Bihar's estimated population in 2024?
- A13.86 crore
- B10.40 crore
- C12.86 crore
- D11.50 crore
According to the National Commission on Population (2024), what is Bihar's estimated population density?
- A1,366 per sq km
- B925 per sq km
- C1,106 per sq km
- D1,102 per sq km
According to the National Commission on Population (2024), Bihar's sex ratio is estimated at:
- A940
- B918
- C943
- D925
What was the real growth rate of Bihar's GSDP (at constant 2011–12 prices) in 2024–25?
- A7.9%
- B8.6%
- C13.1%
- D14.9%
Bihar's GSDP at current prices in 2024–25 was about:
- A₹13.09 lakh crore
- B₹8.99 lakh crore
- C₹5.31 lakh crore
- D₹9.92 lakh crore
Bihar's per capita GSDP at current prices in 2024–25 was:
- A₹76,490
- B₹2,05,324
- C₹36,342
- D₹40,973
Between 2020–21 and 2024–25, Bihar's per capita NSDP at constant prices grew at an average yearly rate of:
- A7.5%, slower than the all-India average of 7.9%
- B5.2%, slower than the all-India average of 6.4%
- C7.9%, faster than the all-India average of 7.5%
- D8.6%, the same as the all-India average
Which state had the highest per capita NSDP at constant prices in 2024–25, according to the Bihar Economic Survey?
- ATelangana
- BKarnataka
- CHaryana
- DTamil Nadu
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, which district had the highest per capita Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) in 2023–24?
- AMuzaffarpur
- BMunger
- CPatna
- DBegusarai
Which district of Bihar had the lowest per capita GDDP in 2023–24?
- ASitamarhi
- BSheohar
- CKishanganj
- DAraria
Which district of Bihar consumes the most petrol, diesel and LPG per 1,000 people?
- APatna
- BGaya
- CMuzaffarpur
- DBegusarai
Which district of Bihar has the lowest LPG consumption per 1,000 people in 2024–25?
- ABanka
- BSheohar
- CMadhepura
- DAraria
What was the share of the tertiary (services) sector in Bihar's GSVA at constant prices in 2024–25?
- A26.8%
- B22.2%
- C54.8%
- D18.3%
Which sector of Bihar's economy grew the fastest at current prices in 2024–25?
- ATertiary, at 13.5%
- BPrimary, at 9.6%
- CAll grew at the same rate
- DSecondary, at 15.5%
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, what share of Bihar's workers were in the primary sector in 2023–24?
- A18.3%
- B54.2%
- C76.0%
- D23.6%
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, what was the combined (rural and urban) CPI inflation of Bihar between September 2024 and September 2025?
- A−0.5%
- B0.8%
- C1.3%
- D4.6%
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in Bihar nearly doubled between 2020–21 and 2024–25. As a share of GSDP, it rose from:
- A1.9% to 2.2%
- B10.4% to 15.2%
- C3.1% to 3.5%
- D22.3% to 29.7%
What was the total expenditure of the Bihar Government in 2024–25?
- AAbout ₹3.48 lakh crore
- BAbout ₹2.52 lakh crore
- CAbout ₹1.66 lakh crore
- DAbout ₹2.82 lakh crore
In 2024–25, capital expenditure was what share of the Bihar Government's total expenditure?
- A77.7%
- B22.3%
- C18.3%
- D14.0%
In Bihar's revenue expenditure for 2024–25, which head took the largest share?
- ASocial services, 46%
- BEconomic services, 22%
- CInterest payments, 40%
- DGeneral services, 32%
In the Bihar Government's revenue receipts for 2024–25, what share came from tax revenue (including the share in central taxes)?
- A54%
- B2%
- C84%
- D14%
Which is the largest source of Bihar's own tax revenue?
- AState excise
- BSGST and IGST
- CTaxes on vehicles
- DStamp and registration fees
Why does state excise bring Bihar almost no revenue?
- ABihar has prohibited liquor since 2016
- BExcise duty was merged into GST in 2017
- CExcise is paid only by industries outside Bihar
- DThe Centre collects excise for Bihar
What was Bihar's own tax revenue in the budget estimate for 2025–26?
- A₹53,578 crore
- B₹34,009 crore
- C₹48,362 crore
- D₹59,520 crore
Bihar's outstanding debt as a share of GSDP fell from 39.0% in 2022–23 to:
- A37.7% in 2024–25
- B41.2% in 2024–25
- C35.0% in 2024–25
- D29.7% in 2024–25
What was Bihar's Gross Fiscal Deficit in 2024–25, as a share of GSDP?
- A3.0%
- B6.3%
- C2.2%
- D4.2%
Bihar's revenue deficit in 2024–25 was about:
- A₹3,570 crore
- B₹357 crore
- C₹21,554 crore
- D₹41,223 crore
Bihar's 4th Agriculture Road Map covers which period?
- A2025–2030
- B2017–2022
- C2023–2028
- D2022–2027
Where is Bihar's Centre of Excellence for Fruit Production?
- ADesari, Vaishali
- BPusa, Samastipur
- CChandi, Nalanda
- DSabour, Bhagalpur
Where is Bihar's Centre of Excellence for Vegetable Production?
- ADholi, Muzaffarpur
- BChandi, Nalanda
- CAgwanpur, Saharsa
- DDesari, Vaishali
Where was the Makhana Mahotsav of 2024–25 held, with Samrat Choudhary as chief guest?
- ADarbhanga
- BNew Delhi
- CPatna
- DBengaluru
Fertiliser use in Bihar in 2024–25 was about how many kg per hectare?
- A128 kg
- B195.7 kg
- C192.3 kg
- D250 kg
What was the cropping intensity of Bihar in 2024–25?
- A1.84
- B1.52
- C1.21
- D1.47
What share of landholdings in Bihar belong to marginal farmers (less than 1 hectare)?
- A54%
- B68%
- C91%
- D76%
Which of the following districts is NOT a betel leaf (paan) growing district of Bihar named in the Economic Survey?
- APurnea
- BNalanda
- CSheikhpura
- DNawada
Which district of Bihar leads in fish production?
- ADarbhanga
- BWest Champaran
- CKatihar
- DMadhubani
Among the crop groups of horticulture in Bihar (2023–24), which has the largest share of area and production?
- AFruits
- BVegetables
- CMakhana, honey and mushroom
- DSpices and minor produce
Fruits cover 24% of Bihar's horticulture area. What share of horticulture production do they give?
- A55%
- B7%
- C24%
- D30%
Which district of Bihar leads in both production and productivity of rice?
- ARohtas
- BAurangabad
- CKaimur
- DBuxar
Which district of Bihar has the highest productivity of wheat?
- ABhojpur
- BBuxar
- CBegusarai
- DRohtas
Which district of Bihar has the highest productivity of maize?
- AKatihar
- BBegusarai
- CPurnea
- DAraria
Which district of Bihar ranks first in both production and productivity of pulses?
- AAurangabad
- BBhojpur
- CPatna
- DNalanda
Which district of Bihar produces the most bananas?
- AMadhubani
- BBhagalpur
- CKatihar
- DVaishali
Which district of Bihar produces the most mangoes?
- AVaishali
- BDarbhanga
- CBhagalpur
- DMuzaffarpur
Which district of Bihar produces the most guava?
- AVaishali
- BKaimur
- CRohtas
- DNalanda
In 2023–24, agriculture, forestry and fishing gave what share of Bihar's GSVA?
- A11.5%
- B18.3%
- C54.2%
- D23.1%
Which sub-sector of Bihar's agriculture grew the fastest in 2024–25, at 9.9%?
- AFishing and aquaculture
- BLivestock
- CCrops
- DForestry and logging
How many factories were operating in Bihar, out of 3,386?
- A3,904
- B2,692
- C3,386
- D1,239
What is the main source of mineral revenue in Bihar?
- APyrite from Rohtas
- BLimestone from Rohtas
- CMinor minerals, mainly sand
- DMica from Nawada
How many start-ups did Bihar have in 2024–25?
- A2,692
- B3,904
- C500
- D1,239
"SuMech", an app of the Bihar Government, promotes:
- Amechanisation of sugarcane farming, with a 50% subsidy
- Bdigital payment to sugarcane farmers by mills
- Conline sale of sugar to ration shops
- Dsolar pumps for small farmers
Which sugar mill of Bihar is the best producer, according to the Economic Survey?
- ASidhwalia, Gopalganj
- BHarinagar, West Champaran
- CRiga, Sitamarhi
- DNarkatiaganj, West Champaran
COMFED (Sudha Dairy), set up in 1983, made its first exports in its "Local to Global" drive to which two countries?
- AThe USA and Canada
- BNepal and Bhutan
- CThe UK and Singapore
- DThe UAE and Saudi Arabia
According to the Economic Survey's list of handloom products, which district of Bihar is known for dress material of Tasar silk and linen?
- AWest Champaran
- BNawada
- CSiwan
- DMadhubani
Which districts of Bihar are known for jute bags and jute-blended material?
- APatna and Siwan
- BMadhubani and Darbhanga
- CPurnea and Katihar
- DAurangabad and Rohtas
Which district of Bihar is known for woollen carpets and Banarasi saris?
- ANawada
- BGaya
- CWest Champaran
- DKaimur
In which year did Bihar bring out its Electric Vehicle Policy?
- A2025
- B2016
- C2022
- D2023
BIADA (Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority) is a statutory body set up under an Act of:
- A2006
- B1966
- C1974
- D1986
Udyog Mitra, the nodal agency for the Bihar Pavilion, won a Gold Medal at which event?
- AThe India International Trade Fair 2024, New Delhi
- BThe Global Investors Summit 2025, Patna
- CGulfood 2025, Dubai
- DThe World Expo 2025, Osaka
Which tourism project in Bihar has the largest approved cost (about ₹883 crore)?
- ASomeshwarnath, Areraj
- BPunauradham, Sitamarhi
- CMatsyagandha Lake, Saharsa
- DSingheshwar Dham, Madhepura
The Luv-Kush Eco Tourism Park is being developed at:
- AKakolat, Nawada
- BMatokhar Dah, Sheikhpura
- CValmikinagar, West Champaran
- DRajgir, Nalanda
Which district of Bihar recorded the highest growth in tourist visitors, according to the Economic Survey?
- AVaishali
- BKaimur
- CNalanda
- DGaya
Bihar's proposed third biological park is the Raniganj Biological Park in which district?
- AAraria
- BKishanganj
- CSupaul
- DPurnea
Which district of Bihar has the most passports issued?
- APatna
- BGopalganj
- CDarbhanga
- DSiwan
The Skill University being set up in Bihar is named after:
- AJayaprakash Narayan
- BBabu Jagjivan Ram
- CJan Nayak Karpoori Thakur
- DDr. Rajendra Prasad
Under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, besides the first ₹10,000, an eligible woman can get further help of up to:
- A₹5 lakh
- B₹50,000
- C₹1 lakh
- D₹2 lakh
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, the unemployment rate is highest among which group?
- ARural men, at 3.3%
- BUrban women, at 9.1%
- CRural women, at 0.9%
- DUrban men, at 6.9%
What is Bihar's overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), according to the Economic Survey?
- A53.2%
- B43.4%
- C54.3%
- D60.1%
Which district of Bihar gained the most when state highways were converted into national highways?
- AGaya
- BPatna
- CBanka
- DSheohar
About 90% of rural roads in Bihar are paved. Which district has the highest share?
- APatna, 95.0%
- BVaishali, 93.8%
- CNalanda, 94.2%
- DSheikhpura, 96.4%
The Science City in Patna, a landmark named in the Bihar Economic Survey, is named after:
- ADr. Rajendra Prasad
- BDr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- CAryabhata
- DC. V. Raman
Bihar has what share of India's rail network?
- A5.4%
- B4.2%
- C9.2%
- D2.5%
Bihar's intermodal terminal on National Waterway-1 is at:
- ABhagalpur
- BGaighat, Patna
- CSahibganj, Jharkhand
- DKalughat, Saran
Which of the following is NOT one of Bihar's four working airports, according to the Economic Survey?
- APurnea
- BGaya
- CMuzaffarpur
- DDarbhanga
Bihar's share of the national highway length of India is about:
- A9.2%
- B4.2%
- C5.4%
- D5.5%
Which is the longest national highway in Bihar, with about 483 km in the state?
- ANH 27, the East–West Corridor
- BNH 31
- CNH 22
- DNH 19, the Grand Trunk Road
Which is the shortest national highway in Bihar, only 0.90 km long?
- ANH 124C
- BNH 131A
- CNH 83
- DNH 333B
After Patna, which district of Bihar has the longest national highway network (322 km in 2025)?
- ASamastipur
- BSaran
- CMadhubani
- DMuzaffarpur
Which district of Bihar has the longest national highway network (506 km in 2025)?
- ASamastipur
- BPatna
- CMadhubani
- DMuzaffarpur
Through which of the following districts of Bihar does NH 27 (the East–West Corridor) NOT pass?
- ASupaul
- BGopalganj
- CAraria
- DBhagalpur
What is Bihar's rank among major states in the registration of transport motor vehicles (2024)?
- A7th
- B5th
- C10th
- D3rd
Under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme, electric buses are being run in how many cities of Bihar?
- AEight
- BFour
- CSix
- DTen
What share of vehicles does Bihar aim to make electric by 2030?
- A30%
- B100% of new buses only
- C20%
- D50%
According to TRAI (March 2025), Bihar's tele-density is:
- A43.10
- B68.63
- C85.04
- D57.23
What share of Bihar's gram panchayats are on board for digital services, against 95.8% for India?
- A85.0%
- B95.8%
- C57.2%
- D100%
"e-Shikshakosh", in the Bihar Economic Survey, is an app to:
- Atrack schools and attendance under PM POSHAN
- Bpay teachers' salaries online
- Cbook seats in school hostels
- Dgive free e-books to students
BHAVYA, launched in October 2022 under the Mukhyamantri Digital Health Yojana, is Bihar's:
- Achatbot for JEEViKA groups
- Bdigital health system
- Cportal for bus passes of women
- Dapp for land records
JEEViKA (the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project) began in 2006 with the support of the World Bank. How many families has it organised into self-help groups?
- A1.56 crore families into 31.71 lakh SHGs
- B2 crore families into 20 lakh SHGs
- C1.40 crore families into 11.03 lakh SHGs
- D75 lakh families into 5 lakh SHGs
"Smart Didi", in the news, is:
- Aa women's helpline of the Bihar Police
- Ba scheme of free smartphones for women
- Ca JEEViKA brand of packed makhana
- Dan AI chatbot of JEEViKA
The "Suvidha" app, launched in January 2020, gives over 11 services, such as new connections, of which utility in Bihar?
- AWater supply
- BTelephone
- CElectricity
- DGas
The PRD NischaySoft portal is run by which department of Bihar?
- APanchayati Raj
- BUrban Development and Housing
- CPlanning and Development
- DRural Development
What was Bihar's peak power demand in 2025?
- A6,389 MW
- B8,752 MW
- C12,000 MW
- D5,200 MW
Bihar's per capita electricity consumption rose from 134 kWh in 2011–12 to how much in 2024–25?
- A600 kWh
- B1,395 kWh
- C250 kWh
- D374 kWh
Bihar aims to build how much clean energy capacity by 2029–30?
- A10 GW, plus 2 GW of energy storage
- B23.9 GW, plus 6.1 GW of energy storage
- C50 GW, plus 10 GW of energy storage
- D6.1 GW, plus 23.9 GW of energy storage
In Bihar's present power portfolio, which source comes second after thermal power (66%)?
- AWind, at 6.57%
- BBiomass, at 10%
- CSolar, at 16%
- DHydro, at 12%
The Nabinagar thermal power project is in which district of Bihar?
- AAurangabad
- BBegusarai
- CBhagalpur
- DMuzaffarpur
Which of the following is a proposed site for a nuclear power plant in Bihar, near the Ghaghara river?
- AKahalgaon, Bhagalpur
- BDarauli, Siwan
- CShambhuganj, Banka
- DRajauli, Nawada
The Kajra solar power plant is in which district of Bihar?
- ADarbhanga
- BNawada
- CLakhisarai
- DSupaul
Which of the following is a floating solar power plant in Bihar?
- AKajra, Lakhisarai
- BRajpokhar, Supaul
- CPirpainti, Bhagalpur
- DKadirabad, Darbhanga
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, how many Panchayat Samitis (block level) does Bihar have?
- A533
- B264
- C8,049
- D38
Gram Kachaharis, the village courts of Bihar, were set up under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act of:
- A1947
- B2006
- C1993
- D1961
How many Urban Local Bodies does Bihar have in 2025–26?
- A156
- B89
- C264
- D533
How many municipal corporations does Bihar have?
- A12
- B38
- C26
- D19
By 2026, Bihar's urbanisation rate is projected at about:
- A15.3%
- B11.3%
- C25.0%
- D36.1%
What is the funding pattern of the Patna Metro Rail project?
- A50% Centre and 50% State
- B40% State and 60% from city bonds
- C20% Centre, 20% State and 60% soft loan
- D60% Centre, 20% State and 20% loan
The East–West corridor of the Patna Metro runs from:
- ADanapur to Mithapur, through Patna Railway Station
- BDanapur to Patna City, through Gandhi Maidan
- CPatna Railway Station to the Patliputra Bus Terminal
- DBihta to Patna Airport
A bank loan becomes a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) when interest or principal is unpaid for at least:
- A30 days
- B180 days
- C60 days
- D90 days
What was the credit–deposit (CD) ratio of banks in Bihar in 2024–25?
- A40.2%
- B53.5%
- C80.1%
- D75.0%
The Mashaal talent search campaign, launched by Bihar in November 2024, looks for sporting talent among children aged:
- A14 to 16
- B16 to 21
- C10 to 12
- D8 to 14
The Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 was held in March 2025 at:
- Athe Rajgir Sports Complex, Nalanda
- Bthe Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna
- Cthe Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna
- Dthe Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi
In the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, held in five districts of Bihar and New Delhi, what was Bihar's rank?
- A20th, with 18 medals
- B14th, with 36 medals
- C7th, with 51 medals
- D1st, with 158 medals
The men's Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 was held from 29 August to 7 September 2025 at:
- ABhubaneswar, Odisha
- BRanchi, Jharkhand
- CPatna, Bihar
- DRajgir, Nalanda
Under the Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana, what is the interest rate on education loans of up to ₹4 lakh from October 2025?
- A2% for girls and 4% for boys
- B4%
- C0%
- D1%
The Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana is part of which resolve of the Saat Nischay programme?
- AGhar Tak Pakki Gali-Naliyan
- BAarthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal
- CHar Ghar Bijli Lagataar
- DAvsar Badhe, Aage Padhe
What was the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Bihar in 2023?
- A2.8
- B2.1
- C3.8
- D3.0
What is the life expectancy at birth in Bihar (2019–23)?
- A70.8 years
- B72.5 years
- C65.0 years
- D69.3 years
About what share of children aged 6–59 months in Bihar are anaemic?
- A23.6%
- B40.0%
- C69.4%
- D54.2%
"Meena Manch" in Bihar's schools is:
- Aa cabinet of students in a school
- Ba meal committee of mothers
- Ca sports club for girls
- Da forum of upper-primary girls
The Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana, for girls of Class IX, was launched in:
- A2007–08
- B2009–10
- C2011–12
- D2006–07
What is the mean annual rainfall of Bihar (2011–2025)?
- A1,452.4 mm
- B992.4 mm
- C534.8 mm
- D1,205 mm
Which district of Bihar gets the most rainfall?
- AWest Champaran
- BPurnea
- CKishanganj
- DAraria
What was the highest temperature recorded in Bihar in the 14 years covered by the Economic Survey?
- A46.4 °C, in 2012
- B47.2 °C, in 2010
- C48.0 °C, in 2019
- D45.0 °C, in 2024
Bihar's forest and tree cover rose from 9,214 sq km in 2011 to about how much in 2023?
- A6,845 sq km
- B12,000 sq km
- C7,532 sq km
- D9,903 sq km
Which type of forest makes up the largest share of Bihar's forest cover?
- AModerately dense forest, 44%
- BOpen forest, 51%
- CMangrove forest, 30%
- DVery dense forest, 5%
With reference to the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan of Bihar, consider the following statements:
- 1. It was launched on 26 October 2019.
- 2. It aims at water conservation and restoring irrigation potential.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
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