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📰 Bihar Economic Current Affairs (Dec 2024 - Aug 2026) Chapter 2: Bihar Economy, State Budget, Industrial & Infrastructure Outlays

Mod 3: Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25 - Sectoral Shares & Per Capita Income

📖 Chapter 2 of 8 🧩 Module 3 of 14 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 19 MCQs
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Decadal Economic Trajectory & Sectoral Composition:

The 19th Bihar Economic Survey (2024-25) presented in February 2025 revealed that Bihar ranked second among the fastest-growing major states in India. The state's GSDP at current prices reached ₹8,54,429 crore in FY 2023-24 (and ₹4,64,540 crore at 2011-12 constant prices), recording real growth of 9.2% and nominal growth of 14.5%.


Gross State Value Added (GSVA) Sectoral Contribution:

  • Tertiary (Services) Sector: Remained the predominant driver of state income, contributing 58.6% to Bihar's GSVA.
  • Secondary (Industrial & Construction) Sector: Contributed 21.5%, propelled by massive road and public works projects.
  • Primary (Agriculture & Mining) Sector: Accounted for 19.9%, with agriculture and allied livestock retaining over 65% of the state's total labor force.

Income Disparities & District Trends:

Per capita income at current prices rose to ₹66,828 in 2023-24 (and ₹36,333 at constant prices), an increase of 13% over 2022-23. Patna emerged as the richest district with per capita GSDP over 4 times the state average, whereas Sheohar recorded the lowest per capita income in the state.


Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:

  • Real GSDP Growth Rate (2023-24): 9.2% (Nominal: 14.5%).
  • Sectoral Shares (GSVA): Tertiary (58.6%), Secondary (21.5%), Primary (19.9%).
  • Per Capita GSDP (Current Prices): ₹66,828.
  • Richest District: Patna; Poorest District: Sheohar.
⭐ Key Points
  • Real GSDP Growth Rate (2023-24): 9.2% (Nominal: 14.5%).
  • Sectoral Shares (GSVA): Tertiary (58.6%), Secondary (21.5%), Primary (19.9%).
  • Per Capita GSDP (Current Prices): ₹66,828.
  • Richest District: Patna; Poorest District: Sheohar.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Real GSDP Growth Rate (2023-24): 9.2% (Nominal: 14.5%).
  • Sectoral Shares (GSVA): Tertiary (58.6%), Secondary (21.5%), Primary (19.9%).
  • Per Capita GSDP (Current Prices): ₹66,828.
  • Richest District: Patna; Poorest District: Sheohar.
Questions 19 MCQs

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According to Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25, what was the real GSDP growth rate at constant prices in 2023-24?

Bihar's GSDP at constant prices expanded by 9.2%, ranking second among major Indian states.

What was Bihar's per capita income at current prices in FY 2023-24?

Per capita income at current prices reached ₹66,828, up 13% over FY 2022-23.

What percentage share does the Tertiary (Services) sector command in Bihar's Gross State Value Added (GSVA)?

The tertiary sector accounts for 58.6% of Bihar's GSVA.

What is the share of the Primary (Agriculture & Allied) sector in Bihar's GSVA?

The primary sector contributes 19.9% to GSVA.

What is the share of the Secondary (Industry & Manufacturing) sector in Bihar's GSVA?

The secondary sector forms 21.5% of Bihar's GSVA.

Which district in Bihar recorded the highest per capita income according to the Economic Survey?

Patna has the highest per capita income in Bihar, far exceeding all other districts.

Which district in Bihar recorded the lowest per capita income in the latest survey?

Sheohar recorded the lowest per capita GSDP in the state.

What was Bihar's per capita income at constant (2011-12) prices in 2023-24?

Per capita GSDP at constant prices stood at ₹36,333.

Which edition of the Bihar Economic Survey was presented in the state assembly in February 2025?

The 2024-25 report marked the 19th annual Economic Survey presented since 2006-07.

By what percentage did rice production increase in Bihar in FY 2023-24 according to the survey?

Rice production increased by 21% and wheat by 10.7% in Bihar in FY 2023-24.

What was the growth rate recorded in the livestock and fisheries sub-sector in Bihar?

Livestock and fisheries expanded at 9.50% per annum.

What is the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio recorded in commercial banks across Bihar in FY 2024-25?

The CD ratio stood at 56.3%, showing an improving trend over historical levels of ~35-40%.

What was the total proposed industrial investment registered in Bihar as per the Economic Survey?

Proposals worth ₹75,293.76 crore were received across ethanol, food processing, and manufacturing.

What is the female labor force participation rate among rural women in Bihar in 2023-24?

Rural female LFPR improved sharply from 24.8% in 2022-23 to 33.5% in 2023-24.

What was the per capita electricity consumption in Bihar in 2023-24 compared to 134 kWh in 2012-13?

Per capita electricity consumption surged nearly threefold to 363 kWh.

Which district ranks second in per capita income in Bihar after Patna?

Industrialized Begusarai ranks second in per capita income in the state.

What was the total length of rural paved roads in Bihar in 2024-25 compared to 835 km in 2005?

Rural paved roads expanded from 835 km in 2005 to 1.17 lakh km by 2024-25.

What is Bihar's road density rank in India per thousand square kilometers?

Bihar has the third-highest road density in India at 3,167 km per 1,000 sq km.

How many functional grid substations operated in Bihar's power distribution grid by 2024?

Grid substations increased from 45 in 2005 to 179 in 2024.
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One-liners

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Real GSDP Growth Rate (2023-24): ______

9.2% (Nominal: 14.5%).

Sectoral Shares (GSVA): ______

Tertiary (58.6%), Secondary (21.5%), Primary (19.9%).

Per Capita GSDP (Current Prices): ₹______

Richest District: Patna; ______ Sheohar.

Poorest District: