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Question No. 439Interactive Test Mode
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Q439. Consider the following statements: 1. In the last five years, Indian software exports have increased at a compound annual growth rate of about 60% 2. The software and service industry in India registered an overall growth of about 28% in rupee terms during the year 2001-2002 . Which of these statements is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In the last five years, Indian software exports have increased at a compound annual growth rate of about 60%
  2. The software and service industry in India registered an overall growth of about 28% in rupee terms during the year 2001-2002 . Which of these statements is/are not correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Only 1

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  • Statement 1 is incorrect: The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of Indian software exports in the late 1990s and early 2000s, while high, was around 40-45%, not 60%.
  • Statement 2 is correct: In 2001-02, despite global tech slowdown following the dot-com bubble, the Indian software and services sector grew by approximately 28% in rupee terms according to NASSCOM. Since the question asks for the statement which is not correct, Statement 1 is the answer.
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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q439)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Only 1

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 439 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "Only 1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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