In India, in the overall Index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries?
- Cement
- Fertilizers
- Natural Gas
- Refinery products
- Textiles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- The eight core industries comprise nearly 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production.
- These core 8 sectors are
- Electricity
- Steel
- Refinery products
- Crude oil
- Coal
- Cement
- Natural gas and
- Fertilizers