Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Economy · Question 8

In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

  1. Coal production
  2. Electricity generation
  3. Fertilizer production
  4. Steel production

Answer

Electricity generation

  • (a) Coal production: Coal has a high weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries, but it is lower than electricity. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Electricity generation: Electricity has the highest weight in the Eight Core Industries index (around 19.85% in the 2011-12 series). Verdict: Correct.
  • (c) Fertilizer production: Fertilizers have a much smaller weight than electricity, coal, or steel. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Steel production: Steel has a significant weight, but it is still below electricity. Verdict: Incorrect.
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