42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997

After independence the irrigated area in Bihar enlarged approximately-

aTwo times
bFour times
cFive times
dTen times✓ Correct

Explanation

After independence, the irrigated area in Bihar has increased by approximately ten times. At present (2023–24), the created irrigation potential in Bihar is 85.84 lakh hectares.

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