Economic Survey Budget of Bihar

Explanation:

According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, the descending order of districts by per capita income is East Champaran > Sheohar > Araria > Kishanganj > Nawada. The per capita incomes are: Nawada (₹23.2 thousand), Kishanganj (₹22.3 thousand), East Champaran (₹20.6 thousand), Araria (₹19.6 thousand), Sheohar (₹19.6 thousand). Patna tops the list at ₹131.1 thousand. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

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The current urbanization level in Bihar is 15.3% as per the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22. According to Census 2011, Bihar's urbanization was 11.3%. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

Explanation:

The Bihar Budget 2021-22 proposed a new department, 'Skill Development and Entrepreneurship', with special emphasis on integrating ITIs and polytechnic institutions to promote skill development and entrepreneurship. [67th BPSC (Pre) (Nirast) 2021]

Explanation:

Bihar's fiscal deficit for FY 2022-23 is projected at 3.47% of the state's GSDP. This is an increase from the previous fiscal year's deficit of 2.97%. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

Explanation:

As per Bihar State Budget 2021-22, the fiscal deficit for Bihar was Rs 22,511 crore. The total budget size was Rs 2,37,691.19 crore. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

Explanation:

The incorrect statement is 'Primary sector growth in Bihar at 2.3%'. According to the Economic Survey of Bihar 2021-22, the primary sector grew at 2.8%, secondary sector at 4.8%, and the tertiary sector at the highest rate of 8.5%. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

Explanation:

According to the Economic Survey of Bihar 2021-22, Bihar's economy grew at 10.53% at constant prices during 2018-19. The sector-wise growth rates were: primary 2.3%, secondary 4.8%, tertiary 8.5%. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

Explanation:

Agriculture and allied sectors contributed 23% to Bihar's GSVA in 2017-18, while manufacturing and services sectors contributed 15% and 62% respectively. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

Explanation:

Bihar's revenue in 2018-19 increased by approximately 44% compared to 2017-18. The contribution of agriculture was 24%, and services sector 61%. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

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The per capita GSDP of Bihar at current prices in 2017-18 was Rs. 42,242. At constant prices (base 2011-12), it was Rs. 31,316. The growth rate of the tertiary sector was 14.6%. [65th BPSC (Pre) 2019]

Explanation:

Patna district had the highest per capita income of Rs. 1,31,064, while Sheohar had the lowest at Rs. 19,592 in 2019-20. [60-62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

Explanation:

The Bihar Economic Survey was published for the first time in the financial year 2006-07 by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. [64th BPSC (Pre) 2018-19]

Explanation:

In 2006-07, Bihar's developmental expenditure was 56% of the total expenditure. For 2022-23, developmental and non-developmental expenditure is 67% and 33% respectively. [48-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

Explanation:

The Bihar government spends 46% of its total revenue on salaries and pensions of employees, as per 2022-23 estimates. [60-62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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Sheohar district had the lowest per capita income in Bihar in 2019-20, while Patna had the highest. [48-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

Explanation:

There were six industrial areas in pre-bifurcation Bihar: Adityapur, Bokaro, Patna, Ranchi, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur. These were under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Development Authority. [47th BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

Explanation:

Bihar's outstanding debt in 2021-22 was Rs. 67,653 crore. The estimated debt for 2022-23 is Rs. 2,38,126.69 crore. [45th BPSC (Pre) 2002, 53-55th BPSC (Pre) 2011]

Explanation:

During 2016-17, Bihar's economy grew at 10.2%, with the agriculture sector growing at 6.75%. People living below the poverty line were estimated at 55%. In 2015-16, the growth rate was slightly above 7%, while agriculture growth was 4.33% and BPL population constituted 51.9%. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

Explanation:

The Bihar Economic Survey was published for the first time in the financial year 2006-07. It was presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. [64th BPSC (Pre) 2018-19]

Explanation:

Bihar's developmental expenditure in 2006-07 was 56% of the total expenditure. In comparison, for 2022-23, developmental and non-developmental expenditure is 67% and 33% respectively. [48-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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The Bihar government spends 46% of its total revenue on salaries and pensions of employees annually. In 2022-23, 27% of total revenue expenditure is specifically for salaries and pensions. [60-62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

Explanation:

Sheohar district had the lowest per capita income in Bihar in 2019-20, while Patna district had the highest at Rs. 1,31,064. [48-52nd BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

Explanation:

There were six industrial areas in pre-bifurcation Bihar: Adityapur, Bokaro, Patna, Ranchi, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur. These were managed under the Industrial Development Authority. [47th BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

Explanation:

Bihar's outstanding debt in 2021-22 was Rs. 67,653 crore. For the financial year 2022-23, the estimated debt is Rs. 2,38,126.69 crore. [45th BPSC (Pre) 2002, 53-55th BPSC (Pre) 2011]