BPSC CCE Prelims
Economic Profile Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

Bihar's Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at current prices for fiscal year 2022-23 (base year 2011-12) was ₹54,111.

This represented a growth of approximately 13.9% from the previous year's ₹47,498 (2021-22), though it remained only 31.4% of the national average of ₹1,72,276.

Detailed Explanation:

✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Bihar's occupational structure shows stagnant shift from agriculture, with over 60% workforce still in primary sector despite economic growth, indicating structural rigidity from above.

✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Bihar's economy is predominantly primary goods-based, with agriculture contributing ~20% to GSDP and majority of output being agricultural commodities and raw materials.

❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Bihar's average GSDP growth rate (2015-2023) has been around 7-10%, not 2.5%, making it one of the faster-growing states in recent years.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Detailed Explanation:

Bihar's 2019-20 district per capita income data reveals a clear ranking among the given districts. Nawada (₹23,400) leads, followed by Kishanganj (₹23,200), East Champaran (₹22,300), Araria (₹20,600), and Sheohar (₹19,600)—the lowest in Bihar.

This descending sequence precisely matches the order given in Option 3, distinguishing it from Options 1 and 2, which incorrectly place Sheohar or East Champaran at the top.

Therefore, the correct descending order is Nawada > Kishanganj > East Champaran > Araria > Sheohar, making Option 3 the correct answer.