Bihar Special GK PYQ 273 of 603 · Economic Scenario

The contribution of agricultural and allied sectors to the Gross State Value Added (GSVA) of Bihar state was _____ in the financial year 2017-18.

  1. A17 percent
  2. B18 percent
  3. C19 percent
  4. D20 percent
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) 2020

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

At constant prices (2011–12), the share of agriculture and allied sectors in Bihar’s Gross State Value Added in the year 2017–18 was 21 percent (21.5 percent according to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024–25). According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024–25, in the years 2021–22, 2022–23 (P) and 2023–24 (Q), at constant prices (2011–12), the share of agriculture and allied sectors in Gross State Value Added (GSVA) was 21.1 percent, 20.2 percent and 19.5 percent, respectively.

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