Module 1: Weight of agriculture and land laws

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Subtopic 1.1: How large agriculture is

Under British rule the peasant classes of Bihar had a five-fold classification. At present the main source of wealth is agriculture.
This paper keys agriculture's share of gross state domestic product at 42%, the National Food Security Mission's production gain at 4%, and Bihar's rank in jute at second.
The Land Reforms Act is keyed to 1850 and the Consolidation of Holdings Act to 1956. The statement that about 92% of the population is engaged in agriculture is the one marked incorrect.

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Question 1: During British rule the peasant classes of Bihar can be placed in which of the following categories?

Under British rule the peasant classes of Bihar had a five-fold classification.

Question 2: At present, what is the main source of wealth in Bihar?

Agriculture is the main source of wealth at present.

Question 5: Under the National Food Security Mission, by what percentage was production increased in Bihar?

The keyed increase in production is 4 per cent.

Question 6: What percentage of Bihar's gross state domestic product comes from agriculture?

This question's key is 42 per cent.

Question 7: What is Bihar's rank in the country in jute production?

Bihar ranks second in jute production.

Question 8: In which year was the Land Reforms Act passed?

This question's key is the year 1850.

Question 25: In which year was the Consolidation of Holdings Act passed in Bihar?

The Consolidation Act was passed in 1956.

Question 27: With reference to agriculture in Bihar, which of the following statements is not correct?

The statement of 92 per cent is not correct.

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What is the main source of wealth in Bihar?

agriculture.

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