Mod 2: Role of Agriculture in Bihar's Economy

📖 Chapter 4 of 10 🧩 Module 2 of 33 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 4 MCQs

Topic Part 1 of 2

The agricultural sector occupies a central position in Bihar's overall macroeconomy due to three pivotal structural factors:
1. Workforce Livelihood: Approximately 74 percent of the workforce in Bihar depends directly or indirectly on agriculture and allied activities for their sustenance.
2. Resource Potential: The rich, fertile alluvial soils of the Gangetic plains offer substantial natural opportunities for agricultural development.
3. Nutritional Security: An extensive share of the vulnerable population remains malnourished, making local farm output crucial for state food and nutritional security.

Sectoral Metrics & Output Highlights

* Contribution to GSDP: In 2019-20, the overall contribution of the agricultural and allied sectors to the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) stood at 18.7 percent.

Gross Cropped Area (GCA): The Gross Cropped Area was 74.06 lakh hectares in 2018-19.

Cropping Intensity: Bihar registered a high cropping intensity of 144 percent.

Record Foodgrain Production: The state achieved a record foodgrain production of 163.80 lakh tonnes in 2019-20.

Policy Drivers & Vision

* Saat Nishchay-2 (Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani): Under this state roadmap resolve, comprehensive plans are deployed to provide assured irrigation water to every agricultural plot across the state.

Agriculture Roadmap-III (2017–2022): Formulated to unlock farming potential by prioritizing organic farming corridors, climate-resilient farming, and advanced water conservation techniques to drive a Second Green Revolution in Bihar.

⭐ Key Points

Gross Cropped Area (GCA): The Gross Cropped Area was 74.06 lakh hectares in 2018-19.
Cropping Intensity: Bihar registered a high cropping intensity of 144 percent.
Record Foodgrain Production: The state achieved a record foodgrain production of 163.80 lakh tonnes in 2019-20.

📌 One-line Q&A

Gross Cropped Area (GCA): The Gross Cropped Area was 74.06 lakh hectares in 2018-19.
Cropping Intensity: Bihar registered a high cropping intensity of 144 percent.
Record Foodgrain Production: The state achieved a record foodgrain production of 163.80 lakh tonnes in 2019-20.

Questions 4 MCQs

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Question 1: What percentage of the workforce in Bihar depends on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood?

Correct Option: (C) 74 percent

Question 2: What was the total foodgrain production recorded in Bihar during 2019-20?

Correct Option: (C) 163.80 lakh tonnes

Question 3: What was the cropping intensity registered in Bihar in 2018-19?

Correct Option: (C) 144 percent

Question 4: Which resolve under Saat Nishchay-2 focuses specifically on providing irrigation to all farm plots?

Correct Option: (B) Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani

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One-liners

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Gross Cropped Area (GCA): The Gross Cropped Area was ______ in 2018-19.

74.06 lakh hectares

Cropping Intensity: Bihar registered a high cropping intensity of ______.

144 percent

Record Foodgrain Production: The state achieved a record foodgrain production of ______ in 2019-20.

163.80 lakh tonnes