68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022), what was the rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2020-2021?

a2.5%✓ Correct
b3%
c2%
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above

Explanation

According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021–2022), due to the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown, Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product increased by only 2.5 percent in 2020–2021. According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2024–25), in 2023–24, Bihar’s per capita Gross State Domestic Product increased by 12.8 percent at current prices and by 7.6 percent at constant prices (2011–12) compared to the previous year.

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