Bihar Special GK PYQ 329 of 603 · Agriculture and Irrigation

The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is –

  1. ALowest
  2. BSecond lowest
  3. CHighest
  4. DSecond highest
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017

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Correct answer: (b) Second lowest

Explanation

According to the Agricultural Census 2015–16, the average size of landholding in Bihar is 0.39 hectare. The average landholding size is smaller in Daman and Diu (0.36 hectare), Kerala (0.18 hectare), and Lakshadweep (0.27 hectare). From the viewpoint of states, Bihar ranks second lowest in terms of average size of landholdings.

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