Mod 2: January 2025: Bihar Economic Survey Data Points Tested in BPSC

📖 Chapter 7 of 8 🧩 Module 2 of 12 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs

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Macroeconomic Indicators in Past Exam Questions:

Economic Survey questions form a dedicated pillar in BPSC General Studies (Paper 1 & Prelims). The latest survey presented key data points that have recurred across exam sessions:

Per Capita GSDP Hierarchy: Patna remains the richest district in per capita GSDP, followed by Begusarai and Munger. Sheohar, Araria, and Sitamarhi occupy the lowest ranks.
Sectoral Growth Drivers: The Tertiary (Services) sector contributes the highest share to GSVA at 58.6%, followed by Secondary (21.5%) and Primary (19.9%).
Real vs. Nominal Growth: Bihar's GSDP recorded 9.2% real growth at constant prices and over 14.5% nominal growth at current prices.
Power Consumption Surges: Per capita power consumption increased nearly threefold to 363 kWh compared to 134 kWh in 2012.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Highest Per Capita GSDP: Patna; Lowest: Sheohar.
GSVA Dominance: Tertiary (Services) Sector at ~58.6%.
Per Capita Electricity: 363 kWh.

⭐ Key Points

Highest Per Capita GSDP: Patna; Lowest: Sheohar.
GSVA Dominance: Tertiary (Services) Sector at ~58.6%.
Per Capita Electricity: 363 kWh.

📌 One-line Q&A

Highest Per Capita GSDP: Patna; Lowest: Sheohar.
GSVA Dominance: Tertiary (Services) Sector at ~58.6%.
Per Capita Electricity: 363 kWh.

Questions 10 MCQs

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Which district ranks first in Bihar in terms of per capita Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?

Patna leads the state by a wide margin in per capita income and commercial activity.

Which district recorded the lowest per capita GSDP in the latest Bihar Economic Survey?

Sheohar recorded the lowest per capita GSDP in the state.

Which sector contributes the largest percentage share to Bihar's Gross State Value Added (GSVA)?

The Tertiary (Services) sector leads Bihar's GSVA with a 58.6% share.

What was the per capita electricity consumption recorded in Bihar in the recent economic survey?

Per capita electricity consumption rose to 363 kWh, expanding almost threefold over a decade.

Which district ranks second in per capita GSDP in Bihar after Patna?

Industrialized Begusarai ranks second in per capita income in Bihar due to petrochemicals and fertilizers.

What was the real GSDP growth rate of Bihar at constant prices reported in the 19th Economic Survey?

Bihar registered a real growth rate of 9.2% at constant prices, among the highest in major Indian states.

What was the contribution of the Secondary (Industry & Construction) sector to Bihar's GSVA?

The secondary sector accounted for 21.5% of the state's GSVA.

What is the primary sector's (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing) share in Bihar's GSVA?

The primary sector contributes 19.9% to Bihar's GSVA.

What was Bihar's per capita income at current prices recorded in FY 2023-24?

Per capita GSDP at current prices was estimated at ₹66,828.

In which year was the first Bihar Economic Survey presented in the State Legislative Assembly?

The first official Economic Survey of Bihar was presented in 2006-07.

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Highest Per Capita GSDP: Patna; ______ Sheohar.

Lowest:

GSVA Dominance: ______

Tertiary (Services) Sector at ~58.6%.

Per Capita Electricity: ______

363 kWh.