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Correct Answer: Option (A) — shown an increasing trend
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Standard Reference VerifiedSince 1980, the structural composition of the Indian economy has shifted heavily towards the tertiary (services) sector. Fueled by telecommunications, finance, software, and transport services, its contribution to total GDP rose from under 40% in 1980 to over 50% by the late 1990s, exhibiting a consistent upward trend.
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