63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017
The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is –
aLowest
bSecond lowest✓ Correct
cHighest
dSecond highest
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
(640) ## Page 39 According to the Agricultural Census 2015–16, the average size of landholding in Bihar is 0.39 hectare. The average landholding size is smaller in Daman and Diu (0.36 hectare), Kerala (0.18 hectare), and Lakshadweep (0.27 hectare). From the viewpoint of states, Bihar ranks second lowest in terms of average size of landholdings.
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