Mod 1: Agriculture and Allied Sectors

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Agriculture is the mainstay of Bihar's economy. The vast majority of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, has described agriculture as the Core Competence of Bihar. Bihar is considered as a prime destination for the second Green Revolution in the country. The contribution of agriculture in the state's gross domestic product has increased over the last five years.

Strategic Importance Post-Bifurcation

* Economic Foundation: After the bifurcation of Bihar, the present state does not possess any substantial mineral resources or a sizeable industrial sector. The growth of the agriculture sector, therefore, assumes central importance for the overall growth of Bihar's economy. Agricultural development is fundamental to the state's economic progress.

Natural Resource Base: The base of agriculture in Bihar is its rich fertile soil combined with abundant water resources, particularly ground water.

Cropping Diversity: Farmers in Bihar cultivate a wide variety of crops adapted to diverse soils across distinct agro-climatic zones.

* Major Cereal Crops: Rice, wheat, and maize.
* Other Major Crops: Pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables.
* Commercial Diversification: Growing market demand for flowers has shifted farmer interest toward floriculture.

Socio-Economic Bridging: Achieving higher agricultural growth remains one of the most effective instruments to bridge rural-urban income disparities.
Figure: Agriculture after bifurcation

⭐ Key Points

Natural Resource Base: The base of agriculture in Bihar is its rich fertile soil combined with abundant water resources, particularly ground water.
Cropping Diversity: Farmers in Bihar cultivate a wide variety of crops adapted to diverse soils across distinct agro-climatic zones.

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Natural Resource Base: The base of agriculture in Bihar is its rich fertile soil combined with abundant water resources, particularly ground water.
Cropping Diversity: Farmers in Bihar cultivate a wide variety of crops adapted to diverse soils across distinct agro-climatic zones.

Questions 4 MCQs

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Question 1: Who described agriculture as the 'Core Competence of Bihar'?

Correct Option: (B) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Question 2: Why did agriculture become the central driver of Bihar's economy after bifurcation?

Correct Option: (A) The state lacks substantial mineral reserves and large industrial base

Question 3: Which are the three major cereal crops grown in Bihar?

Correct Option: (A) Rice, wheat, and maize

Question 4: Bihar is widely regarded as a focal destination for which national agricultural mission?

Correct Option: (B) Second Green Revolution

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Natural Resource Base: The base of agriculture in Bihar is its rich fertile soil combined with abundant water resources, particularly ground water.

The base of agriculture in Bihar is its rich fertile soil combined with abundant water resources, particularly ground water.

Cropping Diversity: Farmers in Bihar cultivate a wide variety of crops adapted to diverse soils across distinct agro-climatic zones.

Farmers in Bihar cultivate a wide variety of crops adapted to diverse soils across distinct agro-climatic zones.