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Question No. 348Interactive Test Mode
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Q348. In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, which one of the following is given the highest weight?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Electricity generation

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Among the options provided, Electricity generation has the highest weight. The weights of the Eight Core Industries in descending order are: Petroleum Refinery Products (28.04%) > Electricity (19.85%) > Steel (17.92%) > Coal (10.33%) > Crude Oil (8.98%) > Natural Gas (6.88%) > Cement (5.37%) > Fertilizers (2.63%). Since Refinery Products is not among the choices, Electricity generation has the highest weight.

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Mnemonic for Core Industries: 'Refinery > Electricity > Steel > Coal'. Among the four given options, Electricity is highest.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q348)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Banking & Financial System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Electricity generation

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q348

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 348 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Indian Economy (Banking & Financial System) question is Option (B): "Electricity generation". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Banking & Financial System". You can explore all repeated questions from Banking & Financial System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Banking & Financial System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Mnemonic for Core Industries: 'Refinery > Electricity > Steel > Coal'. Among the four given options, Electricity is highest.

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