65th B.P.S.C. Re Exam. (Pre), 2020
The total production of coarse cereals in Bihar (in lakh tonnes) in 2017-18 and its growth rate between 2013-14 and 2017-18 were, respectively-
a2.15; 5%
b4.0; 6%
c3.15 ; 6%✓ Correct
d5.15; 4%
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
According to the Bihar Economic Survey, 2019–20, among the major cereals, the production of maize and rice increased by 6 percent and 4 percent respectively during the last five years. In the year 2017–18, the total production of coarse cereals was 3.15 lakh tonnes. Between 2013–14 and 2017–18, a growth rate of 6 percent was recorded.
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