Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following States had the lowest per capita income at current prices in the year 2004-05 2023?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bihar”.
Bihar is considered to have the lowest per capita income in India

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  2. B) NABARD
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  4. D) Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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Code :
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