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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Steel
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Standard Reference VerifiedAccording to the Economic Survey 2000-01, during April–December 2000, the steel industry recorded the highest growth rate among the core infrastructure industries at 9.0%, compared to coal (5.2%), electricity (4.7%), and cement (2.3%).
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