67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022
Choose the incorrect statement as per the Economic Survey of Bihar, 2021-22.
aThe primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.3 percent
bThe secondary sector in Bihar had grown at 4.8 percent
cThe tertiary sector in Bihar had grown at the highest rate of 8.5 percent
dThe primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.8 percent✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, 2021–22, during the period 2016–17 to 2020–21, the growth rate of the primary sector was 2.3%. The medium-term growth rate of the secondary sector was 4.8%, and the tertiary sector recorded the highest growth rate of 8.5%. According to the Bihar Economic Survey, 2024–25, at constant prices (2011– 12), during 2023–24 (Quick Estimate), the growth rates of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in the state’s Gross State Domestic Product were 5.7%, 8.2%, and 10.8%, respectively.
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