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CGPSC 2016 · Question 23 of 100

Which is not included in 8 core sectors in India?

General Knowledge

  1. ACoal
  2. BFertiliser
  3. CElectricity
  4. DChemicalCorrect
  5. ECement

Answer: D. Chemical

Explanation

Chemical: The Chemical industry, while important to the economy, is not one of the officially designated 8 core sectors that form the core of the Index of Industrial Production. Based on the official classification of India's 8 core sectors, 'Chemical' is the industry that is not included in this specific list.

Source: CGPSC 2016 official paper

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